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Jules Moignez, 1835-1894 Héron tenant une grenouille dans son bec
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Jules Moignez
- Héron tenant une grenouille dans son bec
- signé Moigniez. / Jules, et marqué MAISON. ALPH. GIROUX. PARIS.
- groupe en bronze à patine brune et couleur médaille
- 70 x 94 x 54 cm; 27 1/2 x 37 2/5 x 21 1/4 in
Condition
This is a good bronze cast with warm green brown patina of impressive size. Overall very good condition with some minor wear to the patina, some oxydation and minor surface dust. The frog's proper right hindleg missing, the bird's beck slightly curved. The plants on the terrasse cast separately, some of them slightly loose.
Impressive bronze of good quality cast.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
La maison Alphonse Giroux, entreprise familiale dont la production s'étend de 1799 à 1867, fut un des haux-lieux du commerce parisien des objets d'art. Louis XVIII et Charles X comptèrent parmi les clients les plus prestigieux de cet établissement de renom.