Sculpture - Dog With Game , Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) - Bronze

Sculpture - Dog With Game , Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) - Bronze
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Important bronze proof with brown patina, representing a hunting dog of the "spaniel" breed , proudly bringing back its prey , a pheasant hen synonymous with a trophy , by Jules Moigniez .
The style of Jules Moigniez is particularly recognizable , in the precision he brings to the details of his animal subjects .
Old edition sculpture , signed "J.Moigniez" in hollow , on the richly chiseled and decorated naturalist terrace .
Circular stamp "Exposition de Paris 1900 MD Médaille d'or HV" , on the back of the terrace .
Very good state of conservation and patina .

Dimensions : 33 cm x 45 cm

Jules Moigniez (1835 – 1894) 

Jules Moigniez is a French animal sculptor .
He was a student of Paul Comolera (1818 – 1897) , a great sculptor specializing in birds , himself a student of François Rude .

Moigniez exhibited his first sculpture "Dog Braque stopping a pheasant" at the age of twenty at the Universal Exhibition of 1855 in Paris . 
He then exhibited regularly at the Salon , from 1859 to 1892 , where he obtained an honorable mention in the first year . 
He presented his sculptures again at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 .

Moigniez enjoyed great success , particularly in England and the United States . 
Indeed , his works are considered remarkably detailed , with very thorough carving , complemented by elegance in attitudes .
Faced with his son's success , his father created a foundry especially for him .
After numerous health problems , Jules Moigniez unable to produce new sculptures , was forced in 1890 to sell the Foundry .

Ref: PM4R8G2LUK

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Animal sculptures bronzes of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
Period 19th century (Animal sculptures bronzes 19th century)
Country of origin France
Artist Jules Moigniez (1835-1894)
Length (cm) 45 cm
Height (cm) 33 cm
Materials Bronze, Patinated Bronze
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
Location 93400, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
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