Pair of Refined Bronze Vases Japoniste Taste by Jules Moigniez, France

Pair of Medici vases in gilded and chiseled bronze with plinth base decorated with vegetable and Greek motifs. The two vases have two terminal han...

Pair of porcelain vases in the manner of Jacob Petit decorated with scenes of everyday life and bouquets of flowers in the reserves. Rich highlights in pure gold.

Pair of Sèvres porcelain vases with amorous scenes painted in polychrome inside reserves and signed by Granet. On a cobalt blue background the rich gold decorations with leafy scroll...

Pair of vases in pink marble and gilt bronze. A tripod vase with feral paw feet rests on a circular marble base and the top marble cup is held by three flam...

Ceramic vase with full-field decorations with plant and animal motifs. Under the base brand of the manufacturer.

Pair of ceramic vases resting on a black Belgian marble base; with two handles in shape of winged caryatids. The vases are partially gilded and glazed in green with Empire-style motifs, such as Greek leaf motifs and subsequent leaf motifs. On the front, a painted polychrome reserve, in which Cupid and Psyche, Flora and Zephyr...

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 ...

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...

Pair of patinated bronze partridge sculptures by Jules Moigniez French, late 19th century. Measures: height 30/32cm, width 23/27cm, depth 14cm This excellent pair of bronze game birds - partridge models - were made in France in the late nineteenth century, and are the work of the talented and acclaimed sculptor Jules Moigniez (1835-1894). Known for his lively, quirky, and wonderfully realistic animal sculpture...

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...

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...