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Pair of Late 19th‑century French Bronze Urns by Jules Moigniez — Coupe Aux Cigognes
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Pair of Late 19th‑century French Bronze Urns by Jules Moigniez — Coupe Aux Cigognes

19th century
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A fine pair of late 19th‑century French bronze covered urns by Jules Moigniez, titled Coupe Aux Cigognes. Each cast in high relief with rabbit and avian motifs between twin stork handles, the domed covers adorned with hunting hounds and surmounted by a bird‑of‑prey finial. Mounted on black hard‑stone plinths and discreetly signed Jules Moigniez to the lids.

Height: 26 cm.

Condition consistent with age and use

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Buckingham Interiors has dated this French Bronze Urn Pair to the 19th Century.

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A fine pair of late 19th‑century French bronze covered urns by Jules Moigniez, titled Coupe Aux Cigognes.
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Each cast in high relief with rabbit and avian motifs between twin stork handles, the domed covers adorned with hunting hounds and surmounted by a bird‑of‑prey finial.
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Mounted on black hard‑stone plinths and discreetly signed Jules Moigniez to the lids.

Height: 26 cm.

Condition consistent with age and use

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this French Bronze Urn Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1235159
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A pair of dark patinated bronze covered urns featuring relief-sculpted avian motifs and stork-shaped handles and finials on tiered bases.
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Archive I A pair of dark patinated bronze covered urns featuring relief-sculpted avian motifs and stork-shaped handles and finials on tiered bases.

Pair of Late 19th‑century French Bronze Urns by Jules Moigniez — Coupe Aux Cigognes

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A pair of dark patinated bronze covered urns featuring relief-sculpted avian motifs and stork-shaped handles and finials on tiered bases.
Pair of Late 19th‑Century French Bronze Urns by Jules Moigniez — Coupe Aux Cigognes
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A pair of dark patinated bronze covered urns featuring relief-sculpted avian motifs and stork-shaped handles and finials on tiered bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStork finial, Avian relief frieze, Tiered pedestal base

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During the mid-to-late 19th century, the Animalier movement gained prominent popularity in France, featuring sculptors who focused on realistic depictions of animals and nature. Decorative vessels such as covered coupes and urns were created as statement pieces for grand domestic interiors, blending functional vessel forms with sculpted wildlife reliefs.

These pieces were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, allowing for intricate detail in the relief work and finials. Once cast, the metal surfaces were hand-chased to refine textures and treated with chemical patination to achieve deep brown or dark tones.

Authentic pieces generally display crisp casting details, sharp relief definition, and substantial physical weight. Look for incised signatures, foundry stamps, or makers marks around the base, alongside natural wear to the patination where handles and lids are handled.

A paired set of bronze urns creates natural symmetry when positioned at opposite ends of a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. Their dark patinated surface offers visual grounding when set against lighter wall backgrounds or placed within classic timber cabinetry.

Regularly remove dust using a soft, dry cloth or a soft-bristled brush to reach recessed areas. To preserve the original finish, avoid water or abrasive chemical cleaning agents, and periodically apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the metal from oxidisation.
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