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”A SANDPIPER HUNTING” BY JULES MOIGNIEZ (FRENCH, 1835-1894)
Signed in base “J. Moigniez”; circa late 19th century
Item # 809XFP15P
Exquisitely chiseled and cast, as is almost always the case with lifetime works by Moigniez, this fine cabinet bronze is full of life and motion. As the sandpiper flies over a variety of foliage along the water’s edge, his attention is caught by a wriggling worm on the sand beside half-buried shells. Moigniez’s signature in script is precise on a smoothed surface amongst the foliage in the naturalistic base. This specific model is depicted on page 225 of Jane Horswell's Bronze Sculptures of Les Animaliers.
Measurements: 8 1/4” H x 6 5/8” W x 3 3/8” D
Condition Report:
A steel “crossbar” was added to the underside of the sculpture to allow a marble base to be attached if desired. An old repair above ankle of foremost foot. Very fine original patina.