Antique Bronze Truffle Sow Jules Moigniez 1800s Signed Pig Swine on Marble Base #
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Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Time Period
1800s
Metal
Bronze
Product code
UB
Bob Shop ID
614035742
MMP12
Antique Bronze Truffle Sow Jules Moigniez 1800s Signed Pig Swine
on a Marble base 1835 - 1894
Heavy 6.6kg.
24 x 16.5 x 13.5cm (Bronze)
Base 29 x 17cm
This is an antique bronze casting of a female pig modeled by Jules Moigniez; a 19th century French sculptor. The work is called Truffle Sow. This piece measures approximately 9.25 long by 5.25 wide by 6.25 high. From 1859 to 1892 Jules Moigniez displayed 30 animal groups in the Salon where he made his debut. Most of his sculptures were of game birds and hunting dogs. At the 1862 Exposition in London, he was awarded the English Medal Award, a prestigious honor. A highly regarded sculptor, his works were successful in France, England and America, where he sold most of his renowned game bird sculptures. He became ill in 1869 and no new models were produced thereafter. This work, named Truffle Sow, was modeled after the truffle pigs which were highly regarded by French chefs because of their unique skill to sniff out the rare subterranean mushroom used in French cuisine. This sow is a wonderful sculpted and extremely detailed work. It is in excellent condition with a beautiful patina.
