19th Century sculpture entitled " Le Grand Aigrette" Measures approx. 21 1/2" tall, 12" wide, 8" deep. Item has wear from outdoor display, beak is bent. Moigniez was born in Senlis sur L'Oise, France. The son of a metal gilder, Moigniez was a student of Paul Comolera. He debuted at the Exposition Universelle in 1855 with Pointer and Pheasant and Falcon and Weasel each in plaster. He contributed regularly to the Paris Salon from 1859 to 1892 during which he exhibited over thirty sculptures including Pointer and Pheasant and Falcon and Weasel in bronze. He was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon and received a medal in London at the Great Exposition in 1862.

good used condition - see photos