Alert Basset Hound (Primary Title)
Jules Moigniez, French, 1835 - 1894 (Artist)
In this rare cast, a well-tended, personable hound bristles with attention. Sculptures by Moigniez were popular in the United States and England, as well as France. Crisp details, a rich brown patina, and charming subject matter make this a striking and highly successful sculpture. “Basseting” is a variety of the sport of hunting hare by scent.
Signed on base: "J. Moigniez"
Mellon label on bottom: "Moigniez, Jules / Alert Basset Hound / Bronze"
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Gone Away: Gifts from the Estate of Paul Mellon, Mellon Gallery, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, February 6 – September 29, 2002
Nineteenth Century Animal Sculpture for the Collector, The Sladmore Gallery, Berkeley Square, London, Summer 1989
Nineteenth Century Animal Sculpture for the Collector, The Sladmore Gallery, Berkeley Square, London, Summer 1989
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