An old cast bronze Sculpture by Jules Moigniez (1835–1894) – Hunting Spaniel 19th Century: This bronze sculpture represents a stationary hunting dog (a spaniel) and is signed “J. Moigniez” on the base. This example illustrates Moigniez’s dedication to realism and his significant contribution to 19th-century animal sculpture. The spaniel’s natural stance, with careful attention to its muscular structure and posture, exemplifies Moigniez’s ability to convey lifelike energy in his works. His animal sculptures are celebrated for their realism and the emotional expression captured in the posture Jules Moigniez (1835–1894) was a French sculptor renowned for his detailed bronze sculptures of animals, particularly dogs in hunting poses and this piece exemplifies Moigniez’s skill in capturing the naturalistic details and expressions of animals.
