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Pair of large patinated bronze hunting dog models by Moigniez

Creator: Jules Moigniez
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of large patinated bronze hunting dog models by Moigniez
French, Late 19th Century
Height 43cm, width 58cm, depth 21cm

Made in the late nineteenth century by the fine and acclaimed maker of animalier sculptures Jules Moigniez, these large patinated bronze sculptures depict a symmetrically designed pair of hunting dogs. One is modelled as short-haired retriever which holds a hare in its mouth, the other is a longer-haired retriever that holds a pheasant.

The fur, feathers, and textures of the dogs and animals, with a variety of muscular, soft, and wiry parts of anatomy are skilfully rendered by Moigniez, who is known for being able to delineate and emphatically bring out various textures in a highly naturalistic fashion, and the bronze is applied with a wonderfully realistic patina. These large works are exemplary of the best of his oeuvre, and make for an outstanding pair of sculptural and decorative objects.

Artist/Maker: Jules Moigniez

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Patinated bronze.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17118
Incollect Reference #:	598508

Dimensions

W.	22.83 in;	H.	16.93 in;	D.	8.27 in;
W.	58 cm;	H.	43 cm;	D.	21 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.