Sculpture - Woodcock Taking Flight , Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) - Bronze

A bronze sculpture with a brown patina , depicting a woodcock ready to take flight after catching a fish , which it proudly holds in its long beak , by the sculptor Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) .
The sculptor emphasizes the woodcock's hunting instinct , her senses are alert .
The woodcock is represented with a robust body , finely chiseled plumage , and outstretched wings .
Jules Moigniez paid particular attention to anatomical details , his works are considered remarkably detailed , with very thorough chiseling , complemented by elegant poses .
The sculptor's signature , "J. Moigniez" , is incised on the richly planted and decorated naturalistic terrace .
Rare early edition sculpture , second half of the 19th century .
In perfect condition .

Dimensions : 19 cm x 30.5 cm x 12.5 cm

Jules Moigniez (1835-1894)

Jules Moigniez is a French animal sculptor.
He was a student of Paul Comolera (1818 – 1897) , a great sculptor specializing in birds , himself a student of François Rude .

J.Moigniez exhibited his first sculpture"Dog Braque stopping a pheasant"at the age of twenty at the Universal Exhibition of 1855, in Paris . 
He then exhibited regularly at the Salon , from 1859 to 1892 ,where he obtained an honorable mention in the first year .
He presented his sculptures again at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878.

J.Moigniez enjoyed great success , particularly in England and the United States . 
Indeed , his works are considered remarkably detailed , with very thorough carving , complemented by elegance in attitudes .
Faced with his son's success, his father created a foundry especially for him .