Sculptor - Jules Moigniez
Title - Hare Running
Sand Cast Bronze Circa 1870 5 1/4" height by 7" length (13cm by 18cm)
Moigniez sculpted several rabbits and hares during his lifetime. The best known are the large pair of Hares titled Chasse Ouverte and Chasse Fermee which depict a male and female with young. Moigniez also did a Hare with a Tortoise illustrating the fable, and several other small bronzes of hares and rabbits. These bronzes are very popular today and rarely come on the market. This bronze of a Hare is shown running and has a gold gilt patina.
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