Description

A GOOD 19th CENTURY ANIMALIER BRONZE BY J MOIGNIEZ
DEPICTING THE RACE HORSE DESTINEE
WHO WON THE PRIX DE DIANE IN 1874
STANDING IN SIDE PROFILE
SADDLE AND TACK IN PLACE
ON CURVED END BASE
SIGNED AND WITH INSCRIPTION PLAQUE
GOOD DETAIL
LOVEY PATINATION
SUPERB CONDITION
HEIGHT 12 INCHES
LENGTH 14 INCHES
BASE WITH 5 INCHES
FREE UK POST
WE WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE
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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.[1] His bird sculptures were among the finest ever created in his time.[2]
Over the course of his 40-year sculpting career Moigniez exhibited thirty works at the Salon between 1855–92. His first submission in a major art exhibition was his plaster, Pointer Stopping at a Pheasant, at the Exposition Universelle of 1855.[1][2] Moigniez was known for the fine detail and chiseling of his sculptures. His bronzes—usually cast using the lost wax method—were always immaculately chased and patinated, and were especially popular in England and Scotland.[2] More than half of his output during his lifetime was sold in the United Kingdom. By the end of the 19th century, his sculpture had become popular in the United States as well.[1]

Dimensions

Height = 30 cm (12")
Width = 36 cm (14")
Depth = 13 cm (5")