J. Moigniez 2

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for opinions on this 19th-century French Animalier bronze miniature featuring a hunting dog standing over a bird.

Details & Specs:
Artist: Signed "J. Moigniez" in script on the base.
Dimensions: 3.25" L x 2.25" H
Weight: 7.3 oz
Construction: Solid metal casting (no hollow cavity) with a flat base covered in an original red wax/felt lining.

Questions for the group:
1.Based on the sharpness of the hand-chasing (collar buckle, muscle tone, oak leaf base) and the signature depth, does this look to be an original lifetime cast from Jean-Baptiste Moigniez’s foundry, or an early posthumous release (e.g., Auguste Gouge late 19th/early 20th century)?

2.Is solid casting typical for Moigniez miniatures of this scale (3 inches), or was this likely produced as a high-end paperweight or desk object?

Photos of the full piece, close-ups of the signature/chasing, ruler measurements, and the base lining are attached below. Any insights on foundry attribution or period accuracy would be greatly appreciated!

Hi JMM,

Post your pics and question in one of the forums, because most members don't check the gallery.
In this case you can use the Metalware forum https://www.antiquers.com/forums/metalware.27/

Thank you!