Bronze sculpture with 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 highlights the woodcock's hunting instinct; its senses are on high alert.
The woodcock is depicted with a massive body, finely chiseled plumage, and outstretched wings.
Jules Moigniez pays particular attention to anatomical details, his works are considered remarkably detailed, with very thorough chiselling, completed by an elegance in the attitudes.
The sculptor's signature "J.Moigniez" is in relief on the naturalistic terrace, which is richly planted with trees and adorned with vegetation.
Rare early edition sculpture, second half of the period XIX10th century.
Perfect state of conservation.

Dimensions: 19cm x 30.5cm x 12.5cm

Jules Moigniez (1835 – 1894)

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

Jules Moigniez exhibited his first sculpture "Pointer Dog pointing a pheasant" at the age of twenty during 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 Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878.

J.Moigniez enjoys great success, particularly in England and the United States.
Indeed, his works are considered remarkably detailed, with a very deep carving, completed with an elegance in the attitudes.
Faced with the success of his son, his father created a foundry especially for him.