Sculpture - Jockey And His Horse " Before The Race " , Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) - Bronze

19th century
Second Empire style, Napoleon III style
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From: 93400, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France

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    Bronze print with medal patina , depicting a jockey scanning the horizon , by Jules Moigniez .
    The jockey monitors his competitors before the start of the horse race , under the watchful eye of his mount . 
    Sculpture titled "Avant la Course" (Before The Race) and signed "J.Moigniez" , intaglio , on the naturalist terrace with molded counter-base .
    Old edition bronze , period second part of the 19th century .
    Very good state of conservation and patina .

    Sizes : 34 cm x 39 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 .

    Jules 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 .

    Ref: XAED6RNK7Q

    Condition As new
    Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Bronze sculptures of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
    Period 19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Artist Jules Moigniez (1835-1894)
    Length (cm) 39 cm
    Height (cm) 34 cm
    Materials Bronze
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 93400, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
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