![]() ![]() An exquisitely cast bronze sculpture of 'Setter on. Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Setter Retriever Dog by Jules Moigniez. Category Vintage 1950s American American Classical Figurative Sculptures. Animals in Bronze, Christopher Payne, p. Beautiful pair of bronze Labrador sculpture bookends. ![]() ![]() Noteworthy is the silky high gloss original patina, beautifully preserved under waxes and simply glowing throughout. The base is finely detailed with flowing foliage and is signed in his typical scrolling script "J. It is a sensitive subject that captures the dog's natural curiosity, his nose pointed into the air as if he has just caught a scent in the breeze. Typical of Jules Moigniez, it is a remarkably precise model with attention to details shown in every aspect of the cast - the long and chaotic hair of the dog flows naturally and presents as a thin coat with great depiction of his muscular body and anatomical intricacies. Moigniez"Īn exquisitely cast bronze sculpture of "Setter on Point" by Jules Moigniez, it is an early lifetime cast and remains in exquisite original condition. Patinated bronze, signed in naturalistic base "J. Antique Animal Bronze Dachshund Hunting Dog Figurine Jules Moigniez Marble. The life of Jules Moigniez is documented in the following books:Īnimals in Bronze by Christopher Payne (1986)īronzes of the 19th Century by Pierre Kjellberg (1994)Ī Concise History of Bronzes by George Savage (1968)ĭictionnaire des Peintres et Sculpteurs by E."SETTER ON POINT" CAST AFTER MODEL BY JULES MOIGNIEZ Vintage Cast pair Indian Scout with Hunting Dog BOOKENDS. Gouge continued to produce Moigniez's sculpture until after the First World War when styles and tastes changed. Moigniezs first recorded exhibit was at the Paris. His most plentiful subjects were game birds but he sculpted dogs, horses and a few equestrian groups. He was a student of Paul Comolera and his attraction to bird sculpture comes from his studies with his teacher. Moigniez's father kept casting his son's works after his tragic death and upon his fathers death the foundry as well as all of the plasters and models were sold to Aususte Gouge, who cast most of Paul Comolera's works. Jules Moigniez (1835 - 1894) was born in Senlis, France. He produced no new models from that date on and in 1894 he took his own life. Jules Moigniez became ill in 1869 and never recovered. Many of Moigniez's bronzes were gilded, silver-plated or had very different and unusual patinas applied to them as the Moigniezs' were constantly experimenting with new finishes for their market. The detail in these casts by father and son is exceptional. Their foundry was established in 1857 solely for the propose of producing Moigniez's bronzes. Most of Moigniez's bronzes were cast by his father, who was a metal glider by training. Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt. Moigniez was a very successful sculptor in France as well as England and America where the majority of his game bird sculptures were sold. View PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE CANDLESTICKS Attributed to Jules Moigniez black patina 27cm high. It is made to stand up to the elements and will look great wherever you place. Freight is included in the price of this piece. He also exhibited in England at the London International Exhibition of 1862 where he found a very receptive audience in the people of England. Moigniez captures this Eagle in a majestic pose while in flight. He exhibited regularly at the annual Salons from 1859 until 1892 showing a total of thirty works. Moigniez's first recorded exhibit was at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1855, at the age of twenty, where he exhibited a plaster titled Pointer stopping at a Pheasant. Measures: height 30/32cm, width 23/27cm, depth 14cm This excellent pair of bronze game birds - partridge models - were made in France in the late nineteenth century, and are the work of the talented and acclaimed sculptor Jules Moigniez (1835-1894). Jules Moigniez (1835 - 1894) was born in Senlis, France. Pair of patinated bronze partridge sculptures by Jules Moigniez French, late 19th century. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |