“Fighting Sparrows” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Jules Moigniez

"CERF À LA BRANCHE NO. 2" PIERRE JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810-1879) An atelier lifetime sand-casting Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MENE" Item # 011TEQ14P Offered in Mêne's 18...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Plaque Lièvre et Faisan" (1850) Sand-cast patinated bronze engraved signature "P.J. MÊNE 1850" probably posthumously cast circa 1880 Item # ...

"AMAZONIAN WARRIOR FIGHTING A TIGER" AFTER MODEL BY KARL AUGUST EDUARD KISS (GERMAN, 1802-1865) In black patinated bronze, signed by foundry to base "Aktien = Gesellsch: / vormi / H. Gladenbeck & Sohn" Item # 012XIP14S Born in Germany in 1802, Karl August Eduard Kiss studied at the Berlin Academy under Rauch, Tieck and Schinkel; he would later assist Friedrich Tieck in the monumental Horse...

JULES BENNES French, fl. late 19th to early 20th century "The Race" Medium-brown nuanced patina on sand-cast bronze Signed in cast "J. Bennes" Item # 112PZE03S A remarkable fin...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Renard" (The Fox Hunt) Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE 1849" an atelier cast circa 1860 Item # 311ZDQ28W Th...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Limier" (1869) Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE" almost certainly cast in Mêne's personal atelier circa 1875 Item # 309MWP02...

An untitled bronze sculpture depicting a horse and greyhound. Beautiful bronze work, standing on realistic base, signed on the back of the base: J. Moigniez (French 1835-1894). This ...

Presented is a 20th century bronze sculpture, after Jules Moigniez, of an eagle on a rocky perch. The dignified eagle has its wings tucked and his head turned to the side, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Textured feathers, a rugged base, and sharp talons show Moigniez’s artistry at the lost wax process. The bronze sculpture sits atop a marble base. Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) was a French sculptor widely known for his highly detailed bronze works depicting dynamic wildlife. After studying under Paul Cromolera, Moigniez made a name for himself at his first exhibition in 1855 at the Paris Exposition Universelle. From 1859 to 1892, he showed regularly at the annual Saloons, with a total of 30 recorded works exhibited. A successful sculptor in France, Moignez increased his British and American collector base by exhibiting at the London International Exhibition of 1862. Intensely dedicated to the process of casting, Jules and his father decided to establish their own foundry in 1857, solely for the purpose of having complete control at every step, as well as the freedom to experiment. They created bronzes with unusually and unique finishes, experimenting in gilded, silver, and multi-color chemical patinas. Most of his works were cast using the lost-wax patina and were always chiseled and chased with great skill and care. While many bronze artists at the time focused solely on the subject, Moigniez incorporated highly detailed bases to accommodate his various animals. After Jules Moigniez’s tragic death in 1894, his father continued to cast his son’s bronzes from the Moigniez foundry. Just before Moigniez’s father also passed away, he sold the foundry and his casts to Auguste Gouge, a family friend who once cast bronzes for Jules' teacher Paul Cromolera. Gouge continued to produce Moigniez’s bronze sculptures until WWI. Eagle sculptures, such as this, gained such popularity in America because of the symbolic and historical meanings associated with the elegant bird. The eagle motif has been widely used throughout American history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery was prominent. Since then, the eagle motif has appeared in allegorical engravings...

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...

Each bird in this pair is a partridge—the ubiquitous European game bird. The partridges are cast from bronze and are finished with a beautiful, polychrome patina. Each partridge in t...

Pair of animalier bronze dog sculptures by Jules Moigniez French, late 19th Century Measures:Height 13cm, width 22cm, depth 10cm This charming pair of dog sculptures is by the F...

France bronze of a Dog antique figure. Offered is a bronze figure of a Dog dating circza 1880. He shows an antique patina.In the Style of Jules Moigniez.