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Sculpture – Merino Family, Jules Moigniez (1835 – 1894) – Bronze
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Important bronze group with brown patina, representing a family of merinos, by the sculptor Jules Moigniez (1835 – 1894).
The group consists of a ram, a ewe and two sheep.
Jules Moigniez's style is particularly recognizable in the precision he brings to the details of his animal subjects.
The sculptor's signature "J.Moigniez" is incised on the richly chiseled and ornamented naturalistic terrace.
Old edition sculpture, second part of the period XIXth century, circa 1880.
Perfect state of conservation and patina.
Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 42 cm x 20 cm
Important bronze group with a brown patina, representing a family of Merino sheep, by the sculptor Jules Moigniez (1835–1894).
The group consists of a ram, an ewe, and two sheep.
Jules Moigniez's style is particularly recognizable in the precision he brings to the details of his animal subjects.
The sculptor's signature, “J. Moigniez” is incised on the richly chiseled and ornamented naturalistic base.
An early edition sculpture, dating from the second half of the 19th century, circa 1880.
In perfect condition, both in terms of preservation and patina.
Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 42 cm x 20 cm

Jules Moigniez (1835 – 1894)
Jules Moigniez is a French animal sculptor.
He was a pupil of Paul Comolera (1818 – 1897), a great sculptor specializing in birds, himself a pupil of François Rude.
At the age of twenty, Jules Moigniez exhibited his first sculpture, "Braque Dog Stopping a Pheasant," at the 1855 Universal Exhibition in Paris.
He then exhibited regularly at the Salon, from 1859 to 1892, where he obtained an honorable mention in the first year.
He presented his sculptures again at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878.
J.Moigniez enjoys great success, particularly in England and the United States.
Indeed, his works are considered remarkably detailed, with a very deep carving, completed with an elegance in the attitudes.
Faced with the success of his son, his father created a foundry especially for him.
Jules Moigniez (1835–1894)
Jules Moigniez is a French animal sculptor.
He was a student of Paul Comolera (1818 – 1897), a great sculptor specializing in birds, himself a student of François Rude.
J. Moigniez exhibited his first sculpture “Dog Braque stopping a pheasant” at the age of twenty at the Universal Exhibition of 1855, in Paris.
He then exhibited regularly at the Salon, from 1859 to 1892, where he obtained an honorable mention in the first year.
He presented his sculptures again at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878.
J.Moigniez enjoyed great success, particularly in England and the United States.
Indeed, his works are considered remarkably detailed, with very thorough carving, complemented by elegance in attitudes.
Faced with his son's success, his father created a foundry especially for him.
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