Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894)- Bronze of 'Little Agnès', a racehorse with greyhound
Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894)- 19th century cast patinated bronze of 'Little Agnès', a thoroughbred racehorse with tack, jockey's cap, binoculars and blankets beneath, a recumbent greyhound at the tethering-post beside, signed in the cast 'J. Moigniez' in cursive script, dark-brown patina, 35.5cm nose-to-tail, 28.5cm high See Christies, Sporting Art, 8th December 2005, lot 68 for a comparable example from a private English collection of equestrian bronzes. Moigniez produced three different models of the celebrated filly Little Agnès. She was bred by the Duke of Hamilton at his French stud in 1869, from Saunterer out of Wild Agnès. She won three major races in 1872, the Prix Lupin at Longchamp, the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly and the Fürstenberg Rennen at Baden-Baden. This most elaborate of the three renderings shows Agnes tethered to a post at Chantilly, which is emblazoned with the arms of the City of Paris and ensigned by a mural crown.Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894)- 19th century cast patinated bronze of 'Little Agnès', a thoroughbred racehorse with tack, jockey's cap, binoculars and blankets beneath, a recumbent greyhound at the tethering-post beside, signed in the cast 'J. Moigniez' in cursive script, dark-brown patina, 35.5cm nose-to-tail, 28.5cm high See Christies, Sporting Art, 8th December 2005, lot 68 for a comparable example from a private English collection of equestrian bronzes. Moigniez produced three different models of the celebrated filly Little Agnès. She was bred by the Duke of Hamilton at his French stud in 1869, from Saunterer out of Wild Agnès. She won three major races in 1872, the Prix Lupin at Longchamp, the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly and the Fürstenberg Rennen at Baden-Baden. This most elaborate of the three renderings shows Agnes tethered to a post at Chantilly, which is emblazoned with the arms of the City of Paris and ensigned by a mural crown.
Lots in this sale do NOT currently carry a condition report. Please view the additional images, and contact the Saleroom by email info@clevedonsalerooms.com if you require further information regarding the condition. All lots are available to be viewed on the Wednesday prior to the sale without an appointment between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Inspection of items in or behind our cabinets will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Please read the following regarding condition of items: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention or illustration of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Further condition reports are provided upon request as a goodwill gesture, and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to the above.
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Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894)- 19th century cast patinated bronze of 'Little Agnès', a thoroughbred racehorse with tack, jockey's cap, binoculars and blankets beneath, a recumbent greyhound at the tethering-post beside, signed in the cast 'J. Moigniez' in cursive script, dark-brown patina, 35.5cm nose-to-tail, 28.5cm high See Christies, Sporting Art, 8th December 2005, lot 68 for a comparable example from a private English collection of equestrian bronzes. Moigniez produced three different models of the celebrated filly Little Agnès. She was bred by the Duke of Hamilton at his French stud in 1869, from Saunterer out of Wild Agnès. She won three major races in 1872, the Prix Lupin at Longchamp, the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly and the Fürstenberg Rennen at Baden-Baden. This most elaborate of the three renderings shows Agnes tethered to a post at Chantilly, which is emblazoned with the arms of the City of Paris and ensigned by a mural crown.Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894)- 19th century cast patinated bronze of 'Little Agnès', a thoroughbred racehorse with tack, jockey's cap, binoculars and blankets beneath, a recumbent greyhound at the tethering-post beside, signed in the cast 'J. Moigniez' in cursive script, dark-brown patina, 35.5cm nose-to-tail, 28.5cm high See Christies, Sporting Art, 8th December 2005, lot 68 for a comparable example from a private English collection of equestrian bronzes. Moigniez produced three different models of the celebrated filly Little Agnès. She was bred by the Duke of Hamilton at his French stud in 1869, from Saunterer out of Wild Agnès. She won three major races in 1872, the Prix Lupin at Longchamp, the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly and the Fürstenberg Rennen at Baden-Baden. This most elaborate of the three renderings shows Agnes tethered to a post at Chantilly, which is emblazoned with the arms of the City of Paris and ensigned by a mural crown.
Lots in this sale do NOT currently carry a condition report. Please view the additional images, and contact the Saleroom by email info@clevedonsalerooms.com if you require further information regarding the condition. All lots are available to be viewed on the Wednesday prior to the sale without an appointment between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Inspection of items in or behind our cabinets will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Please read the following regarding condition of items: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention or illustration of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Further condition reports are provided upon request as a goodwill gesture, and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to the above.
