Sculpture - Woodcock Taking Flight , Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) - Bronze

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Sculpture - Woodcock Taking Flight , Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) - Bronze

Name: Sculpture - Woodcock Taking Flight , Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) - Bronze
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 3DKDLKENV9
Price: 2700 EUR
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By Gallery Caroline Miguet - Giafferri

2.700 €

Period 19th century

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style

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A bronze sculpture with a brown patina , depicting a woodcock ready to take flight after catching a fish , which it proudly holds in its long beak , by the sculptor Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) .
The sculptor emphasizes the woodcock's hunting instinct , her senses are alert .
The woodcock is represented with a robust body , finely chiseled plumage , and outstretched wings .
Jules Moigniez paid particular attention to anatomical details , his works are considered remarkably detailed , with very thorough chiseling , complemented by elegant poses .
The sculptor's signature , "J. Moigniez" , is incised on the richly planted and decorated naturalistic terrace .
Rare early edition sculpture , second half of the 19th century .
In perfect condition .

Dimensions : 19 cm x 30.5 cm x 12.5 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 .

J.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.

J.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 .

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Additional Information

Condition	As new
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)	30.5
Height (cm)	19
Depth (cm)	12.5
Materials	Bronze, Patinated Bronze