Late 19th / Early 20th Century Large Bronze Patina Dog Sculpture 3 Dogs in the Burrow By Jules Moigniez. Measures 40"x17"x18.5". Weight approximately 45 to 55 lbs. PROVENANCE: The bronze was in the hallway of the historic Carolina Inn on the campus of and owned by the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. Jules Moigniez (28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris Salon. He was best known for his bronzes depicting birds, although his skill and versatility enabled him to produce quality horse sculptures (primarily racehorses), dog sculptures and hunting scenes. His bird sculptures were among the finest ever created in his time. Moigniez was born at Senlis, Oise, France, on 28 May 1835, the son of a metal gilder. Moigniez’s father bought a foundry to cast his son’s sculptures, which was of great benefit to Moigniez as he didn’t have the added foundry costs that most of his contemporaries had to pay. Moigniez studied sculpture under the tutelage of Paul Comoléra (a student of François Rude) in Paris.

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