Hunting dog holding a pheasant, signed Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894)

Statue in regulated patina. Hunting dog holding a pheasant, signed Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894), 31 x 37 cm.

Jules Moigniez was a French animal sculptor of the nineteenth century. His work was mainly cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris Salon. His skill and versatility allowed him to produce quality bird subjects, horse sculptures (mainly racehorses), dog sculptures and hunting scenes.