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Animalier French Bronze 'Pheasant & Weasel' by Jules Moigniez

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A large and impressive late 19th century French animalier bronze group of a Pheasant surprised by a weasel, both animals heightened with original gilding and raised on a naturalistic brown patinated base with verde antico canted plinth. Signed J Moigniez. Jules Moigniez, French, 1835-1894 ~ Moigniez studied under Comorela and made his debut at the salon in 1855, and exhibited there until 1881. Like Mene, Moigniez was particularly fashionable in Britain and many of his compositions of game birds and hunting dogs were aimed at the English and Scottish market. He won a medal at the Great Exhibition of 1862.
  • Creator:
    Jules Moigniez (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent Original Condition Please note that our items are genuine antiques with considerable age. It is therefore normal that they will show some signs of wear and handling to the surface.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU 80151stDibs: LU3216313898881
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