19th Bronze French Racehorse
“Walter Scott” Bronze Sculpture of Racehorse by Alfred Barye, French
By Alfred Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"WALTER SCOTT: CHEVAL DE'SELLE DE L'EMPEREUR" BY ALFRED BARYE (FRENCH, 1839-82)
Patinated bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
A 19th century French animalier bronze of a greyhound
By Joseph Francois Victor Chemin
Located in Bath, Somerset
A late 19th century bronze figure of a greyhound, his front leg raised and head turned backwards as
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Late 19th Century French School Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
H 5.52 in W 8.47 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Wall Hanging Labrador Head Sculpture
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
active during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his sculptures at the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Inkwells
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Bronze
19th Century French Two-Tone Bronze Dog & Rabbit Sculpture Signed Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique bronze sculpture was created in France, circa 1880. Standing on a bronze dore base
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Bronze Dog Sculpture on Walnut Base Signed Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique bronze sculpture was created in France, circa 1880. Standing on a patinated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14 in W 21 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Falcon" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
An excellent mid 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a falcon perched on a branch using
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
“Standing Setter” French Animaliers Bronze by Jules Moigniez, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Very fine mid-19th century French Animalier bronze study of a standing Setter with excellent hand
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Spelter Hunting Dog and Bird Signed J. Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
(animal) sculptor who was active during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
19th Century French Barbotine Hunt Motifs Cache Pots and Jardiniere, Set of 3
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
animalier (animal) sculptor who was active during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Ceramic, Majolica
H 8.5 in W 16 in D 10 in
Late 19th Century Bronzen Sculpture Boy Playing with Whippet by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his sculptures
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Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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‘The Monkey Rider’, Paul Joseph Raymond Gayrard
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
racehorse, startled by a barking dog at his feet.
French, Dated 1846.
The mid-nineteenth century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894) - Large Statue of a Hunting dog holding a pheasant
By Jules Moigniez
Located in TEYJAT, FR
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31 cm high x 37 cm width.
Jules Moigniez was a 19th-century French animal sculptor. His work was
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 5.91 in
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
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19th Century French Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture on Marble Base after Jules Moiniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Middleburg, VA
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Jules Moigniez Solid Bronze 1860s Statue of Eagle France Made
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19th century French bronze of an eagle by Jules Moigniez.
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Height: 6
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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H 18 in W 21 in D 11 in
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19th Century French Patinated Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture Signed J. Moiniez
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Mid-20th Century French Patinated Bronze Horse on Marble Base after J. Moigniez
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H 13.75 in W 17 in D 10 in
19th Century French Patinated Spelter Hunting Dog with Bird Signed Moigniez
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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19th Century French Patinated Spelter Hunting Dog with Bird Signed J. Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his sculptures at the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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H 17 in W 24 in D 9 in
19th Century French Patinated Spelter Hunting Dog with Bird Signed J. Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
, Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) was a French animalier (animal) sculptor who was active during the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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H 17 in W 22.5 in D 9 in
19th Century French Patinated Spelter Hunting Dog with Bird Signed J. Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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Spelter
H 16.5 in W 22 in D 9 in
19th Century French Spelter Hunt Dog with Bird Sculpture on Marble Base
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
-1894) was a French animalier (animal) sculptor who was active during the 19th century. His output was
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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Large 19th Century French Spelter Hunting Dog Sculpture on Colorful Marble Base
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(animal) sculptor who was active during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he
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19th Century French Spelter Hunting Dog and Bird on Marble Base Signed Moigniez
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was active during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently
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19th Century French Spelter Hunting Dog and Bird Signed Moigniez on Marble Base
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19.25 inches
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19th Bronze French Racehorse For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th bronze French racehorse you’re looking for. Each 19th bronze French racehorse for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and spelter. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th bronze French racehorse — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 19th bronze French racehorse is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, louis xv and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th bronze French racehorse over the years, but those crafted by Jules Moigniez and Alfred Barye are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A 19th bronze French racehorse can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,704, while the lowest priced sells for $555 and the highest can go for as much as $10,249.
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