Dog Statues Pointer With Bird

Dog Statues Pointer With Bird

About the Sculpture.

• Artist: Jules Moigniez.
• Replicas are cast right here in the United States.
• Size: 18 H x 20 L. Weight: 50 lbs.
• All Dog Sculptures are mounted on a marble base with gold plated plaque, artist and statue name.

Jules Moigniez was born in Senlis, France. He was a student of Paul Comolera and his attraction to bird sculpture comes from his studies with his teacher. His most plentiful subjects were game birds, but he sculpted dogs, horse sculptures and a few equestrian groups. Moigniez's first recorded exhibit was at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1855, at the age of twenty, where he exhibited a plaster titled Pointer stopping at a Pheasant. Most of Moigniez's bronzes were cast by his father, who was a metal glider by training. Their foundry was established in 1857 solely for the purpose of producing Moigniez's bronzes. The detail in these casts by father and son is exceptional.

The Pointer Dog is a type of gundog typically used in finding game. Gundogs are traditionally divided into three classes: retrievers, flushing dogs, and pointing breeds. The name pointer comes from the dog's instinct to point, by stopping and aiming its muzzle towards game. This demonstrates to the hunter the location of his or her quarry and allows them to move into gun range. Pointers were selectively bred for dogs who has abundant pointing and backing instinct. They start to acquire their hunting instincts at about 2 months of age. Many need further training to hold steadily at all appropriate times until released by the hunter.

Each Dog Sculpture is museum quality and hand cast in high quality American bronze using the lost wax method. Each bronze dog statue includes a solid marble base and nameplate. Our foundries are located right here in the United States, that way we know what goes into each and every reproduction cast. These are high quality pieces that you would be proud of owning and displaying in you home or office.

Please review our Sculpture Casting Process to answer any questions you may have.