Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) Pair of Signed French Art Nouveau Sculptural Fishing Figural Vases

A beautifully sculpted pair of French vases by listed artist Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), each depicting a figure fishing, and each individually signed. The boy figure is casting a net full of fish, while fish, including a large bass, swim nearby. The female figure is also fishing with a fishing rod, and fish are lurking nearby as well. Beautifully detailed figure and water, including the fishing nets with fish in both! A bit about the artist: Auguste Moreau is a well known listed French artist and sculptor (born 22 February 1834 in Dijon, and died 11 November 1917 in Malesherbes). The third son of sculptor and painter Jean Baptiste Moreau and the younger brother of sculptor Hippolyte Moreau and Mathurin Moreau, Auguste initiated himself to sculpture along with his older brother Mathurin. His subjects were primarily genre scenes, pastorals, and allegories; his style was realistic and graceful, revealing his relation to the other members of the Moreau dynasty. The artist was taught by hi