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"SETTER ON POINT" CAST AFTER MODEL BY JULES MOIGNIEZ
Patinated bronze, signed in naturalistic base "J. Moigniez"
Item # 902JBP02L
An exquisitely cast bronze sculpture of "Setter on Point" by Jules Moigniez, it is an early lifetime cast and remains in exquisite original condition. Typical of Jules Moigniez, it is a remarkably precise model with attention to details shown in every aspect of the cast - the long and chaotic hair of the dog flows naturally and presents as a thin coat with great depiction of his muscular body and anatomical intricacies. It is a sensitive subject that captures the dog's natural curiosity, his nose pointed into the air as if he has just caught a scent in the breeze. The base is finely detailed with flowing foliage and is signed in his typical scrolling script "J. Moigniez". Noteworthy is the silky high gloss original patina, beautifully preserved under waxes and simply glowing throughout.
Measurements: 9 5/8" H x 14 5/8" W x 5 1/8" D
Literature:
- The Animaliers, James Mackay, p. 151 [listed as no. 41: Long Haired Retriever Catching the Scent, 36cm, 14 1/2"]
- Animals in Bronze, Christopher Payne, p. 224, f. D64 [a variation on this work is pictured, this work and its dimensions are discussed]
- Note, additional literature is available for reference in the biography of Jules Moigniez
Condition Report:
Original patina in excellent condition.