Large Statue in patinated spelter. Hunting dog holding a pheasant, signed Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894). 31 cm high x 37 cm width. Jules Moigniez was a 19th-century French animal sculptor. His work was primarily cast in bronze, and he frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris Salon. His skill and versatility enabled him to produce quality bird subjects, horse sculptures (mainly racehorses), dog sculptures and hunting scenes.
