French 19th Century Jewelry Casket by Alphonse Giroux et Cie Paris & J.Moigniez

View Similar Items

Inlaid Box by Alphonse Giroux & Cie

19th Century French Cloisonné Jewellery Box by Maison Alphonse Giroux

Antique Exceptional Gilt Brass & Beveled Glass Art Box by Alphonse Giroux, Paris

Antique French Mahogany Brass Inlaid Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris 19th Century

19th Century French Spelter Hunting Dog and Bird Signed J. Moigniez

19th Century French Polychrome Enamel and Bronze Jewelry Box Casket

19th Century Sevres Style Casket

19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Falcon" by Jules Moigniez

19th Century French Bronze of Setter with Hare, Jules Moigniez, C.1835-1894

French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket

19th Century French Bronze Dog Sculpture on Walnut Base Signed Jules Moigniez

19th Century French Two-Tone Bronze Dog & Rabbit Sculpture Signed Jules Moigniez

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 17

French 19th Century Jewelry Casket by Alphonse Giroux et Cie Paris & J.Moigniez

About the Item

French 19th century jewelry casket by Alphonse Giroux et Cie Paris & J.Moigniez (1835-1894) Silvered bronze richly decorated with Love Birds, branches and foliages Signed J.Moigniez on the lid Engraved Alph.Giroux et Cie Paris and silvered lock circa 1870 Original patina and velvet inside. With its own key Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts, winning a silver medal at the in 1834. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentioned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet-makers » in the Paris Almanach. It was Alphonse-Gustave, however, who really expanded the activities of the firm as is testified by the report of the jury at the 1839 Products of Industry Exhibition awarding him another silver medal. Alphonse was also quick to participate in the famous and soon figured among the best in the luxury goods business. After buying a writing desk at the 1855 Universal Exhibition Napoleon IIIrd bought several other pieces of furniture, candelabras and clocks from Giroux for the Compiègne Palace. In 1857 Alphonse Giroux transferred his shop to No. 43, boulevard des Capucines where he continued to do business until 1867, when he ceded the company to Duvinage and Harinkouck. Jules Moigniez was born in Senlis sur L'Oise, France in 1835 and died in Saint-Martin-du-Teire, France on May 29, 1894. The son of a metal gilder, Moigniez was a student of Paul Comolera. Moigniez debuted at the Exposition Universelle in 1855 with Pointer, Pheasant, Falcon and Weasel each in plaster. Moigniez contributed regularly to the Paris Salon from 1859–92 during which he exhibited over 30 sculptures including Pointer, Pheasant, Falcon and Weasel in bronze. Moigniez was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon and received a medal in London at the Great Exposition in 1862. Moigniez lived most of his life in Paris. During his career, Moigniez was widely popular in France, England and America. His bronzes were most decorative, particularly those of game birds. Moigniez also sculpted dogs, farm animals and equestrian groups. Moigniez's dogs reflected the "naturalism" style of Pierre Jules Mene. Moigniez’s bird sculptures were reminiscent of paintings by deHondecoeter, Casteels and Snyders. Moigniez’s sculptures of birds reflect dynamic movement as if captured through a high-speed photographic portrait. Moigniez bronzes were edited, cast, by the foundry his father opened in 1857. A wide variety of patinations, including silver plate, golden bronze and gilding were unique to these lifetime casts. After Moigniez’s death, most of his bronzes were cast by A. Gouge, who also edited most of Comolera's sculptures.

Creator:
Jules Moigniez (Sculptor),Alphonse Giroux et Cie (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
Style:
Napoleon III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Silvered
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Saint-Ouen, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2612328734012