Jules Moigniez
(French, 1835-1894)
Setter with pheasant, c. 1900
bronze with brown patina
inscribed with signature J. Moigniez (on base)
12 1/2 x 17 x 4 3/4 inches.
Property from a Private Collection
This lot is located in Palm Beach.
Moigniez first participated in the Exposition Universelle in 1855 and contributed regularly to the Paris Salon from 1859 to 1892. He was awarded an honorable mention at the Paris Salon and a medal at the London Great Exposition in 1862. His subject matter included game birds as well as dogs, farm animals and equestrian groups. Moigniez's bronzes were edited, (cast), by the foundry his father opened in 1857. A wide variety of patinations, including silver plate, golden bronze and gilding were unique to these lifetime casts. After his death, most of his bronzes were cast by A. Gouge, who also edited most of Comolera's sculptures.Literature: www.askart.com
