A very fine original bronze group of lovebirds by the French sculptor Jules Moigniez (b. 1835 d. 1984)
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Moigniez studied in Paris under Comolera and exhibited first at the Exposition Universelle of 1865.
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He received a medal at the Great Exhibition of London in 1862 and his bird sculptures earned him first place in this field.
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In excellent original condition, ‘Tourtereaux’ signed and with a beautiful golden brown patina.
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With provenance from Harwood House via Garret Antiques Ltd.
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Dimensions are:
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20 cms high and 27 cms wide
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Antique Number: SA1131886
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
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