A Review on Jules Moigniez Bronze Eagle Sculptures

Jules Moigniez was a well-known French animalier of the 19th century who was known for his realistic portrayal of animals. His sculptures of small-scale sculptures of animals were predominantly mass produced in France  and then sold to England and Scotland for his bird sculptures with imports to the United States happening towards the end of his lifetime. More than half of his bronze statues output which was cast through the lost wax process, was sold to the United Kingdom with many of his customers being middle income earners.

Jules Moigniez was born on May 28, 1835 in Oise, France. As he experimented casting beautiful animalier sculptures at a young age, he enjoyed the ability to produce them on a large scale when his father bought a metal foundry. This helped him in his career to get ahead of his contemporaries and removed the heavy costs and burden which came about for the other animalier sculptors who were forced to fork out their savings to build their own metal foundries. From a young age, Jules Moigniez created some of the finest animalier sculptures with a profound ability to sculpt bird sculptures. His bird sculptures especially his eagle sculptures, some of which we feature here in this blog post, are reportedly his finest.

His penchant to sculpt animal sculptures like dogs and horses from an early age, earned him a well-deserved reputation. He received positive feedback for his innate ability to capture the finite details of his animalier castings which he then exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon under the tutelage of his mentor Paul Comolera. According to records, Moigniez exhibited thirty works at the Paris Salon during his forty years (1855-92) as an animalier sculptor. His castings especially his bird sculptures were heavily gilded with patina and are known to be the heavily sought after by collectors. By the time he died in 1894 around his birthday, his legacy extended to the United States through a jewelry shop in Pennsylvania which advertised the works of other well-known French sculptors like Grégoire and Carrier-Belleuse.

Here at TimelessBronze.com, we are proud to feature three of his famous bronze eagle sculptures that you could use for the den or office. These Jules Moigniez bronze eagle sculptures are replicas which capture the character and finite details that Moigniez saw when he sculpted the eagle many years ago.

Large Bronze Eagle by Jules Moigniez - 31"H

SKU 34265

Highlighting a thoughtful detail, this amazing bronze eagle sculpture by Jules Moigniez, captures the charismatic persona of the eagle as it rests momentarily on a tree branch. Moigniez captured many of his eagle statues and depicted them on branches and trees, giving them a finite and realistic appeal as this sculpture demonstrates.

Here, our beautiful replica of the bronze eagle by Jules Moigniez comes with a bronze patina finish that simply encapsulates the breathtaking detail rendered to this eagle as it stretches out both wings, totally aware of its surroundings which it assesses with its steely eyes. There is an enormous amount of grace and beauty in this eagle sculpture, a perfect addition for a den or office where it will command attention and focus against the larger surroundings. Cast in bronze using the lost wax process, our Jules Moigniez eagle sculpture comes with vivid and pristine details highlighting detailed work on its feathers and capturing the power and courage displayed by this noble bird.

Jules Moigniez Eagle Bronze Sculpture Reproduction on Marble Base I

SKU 26094

One of our majestic large eagle sculptures by the famous French sculptor, this tall and elegant Jules Moigniez American Eagle Bronze Sculpture Reproduction on Marble Base I features a beautiful eagle descending to seek its prey in this large sculpture designed for the den, office or garden. Cast in bronze using the lost wax process, this handsome Jules Moigniez eagle sculpture comes with vivid and pristine details highlighting the American eagle hunting for prey. 

An inspiring sculpture also suitable for outdoor use, that celebrates the works of Jules Moigniez, this large eagle sculpture will also add a prolific statement in filling up a niche in the law and veteran offices as well as state and federal government offices, and US courthouses where the meaning of the bald eagle can be preserved. It will also set a statement for the police and military offices like the navy, army and the coastguard looking to display a tabletop eagle statue in their offices. Suitable for outdoor use, it is a perfect showpiece for a memorial or to add character to a pathway or garden.

Jules Moigniez Eagle Bronze Sculpture Reproduction on Marble Base II

SKU 56053

Similar to the Jules Moigniez eagle sculpture bearing the SKU 26094, this distinctive bronze eagle sculpture captures the manner Jules Moigniez liked to display his bronze eagle sculptures - with a silver patina finish that was typical of many of his bird sculptures. One of our majestic large eagle sculptures, this tall and elegant Jules Moigniez American Eagle Bronze Sculpture Reproduction on Marble Base II features a silver plated eagle descending to seek its prey in this large sculpture designed for the den, office or garden. Cast in bronze using the lost wax process, the eagle sculpture comes with vivid and pristine details highlighting the American eagle hunting for prey. 

Conclusion:

There is a high interest in bronze eagle sculptures by Jules Moigniez as he is one of the few animalier sculptors who was able to capture a realistic portray of the eagle highlighting very minute and finite details of this majestic bird. His works are still sought off till today and our selection of the sculptor’s bronze eagles are designed for both indoor or outdoor use. Like Jules Moigniez, we believe in the value of bronze as a suitable medium for bringing out the beauty of Jules Moigniez’s bronze bird subjects. We trust you will love our Jules Moigniez bronze eagle sculptures and will treasure the quality and beauty of each of these finely crafted bronze eagle replicas. Please email tion_art@yahoo.com for more information.