Late 19th Century Bronze Patina Dog Sculpture Entitled “Perros de Caza” By Jules Moigniez
Item # M12
$20,000
Jules Moigniez
Depicting three hunting dogs searching the fox hole.
Jules Moigniez (28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris Salon. He was best known for his bronzes depicting birds, although his skill and versatility enabled him to produce quality horse sculptures (primarily racehorses), dog sculptures and hunting scenes. His bird sculptures were among the finest ever created in his time.
Moigniez was born at Senlis, Oise, France, on 28 May 1835, the son of a metal gilder. Moigniez’s father bought a foundry to cast his son’s sculptures, which was of great benefit to Moigniez as he didn’t have the added foundry costs that most of his contemporaries had to pay. Moigniez studied sculpture under the tutelage of Paul Comoléra (a student of François Rude) in Paris. It is quite likely that Moigniez’s attraction to bird sculpture was a direct result of his education under Comoléra, who was himself a bird specialist.
Details
Height – 19 inches / 48cm
Width – 30 inches / 76cm
Depth – 17 inches / 43cm
Maker – Jules Moigniez