French Animalier Bronze Frog Sculpture c.1850 – Parisian Workshop – Modelled in the Manner of Moigniez • Natural Patina • 19th Century

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Description
A finely cast mid-19th-century French bronze frog, produced in a Parisian workshop circa 1850. This charming small sculpture reflects the naturalistic animalier tradition associated with artists such as Fratin, Barye, and Jules Moigniez. Modelled in the manner of Moigniez, it displays soft, rounded contours and a lifelike sense of movement characteristic of the Parisian school.
As typical for workshop bronzes of this era, the piece is unsigned, yet the craftsmanship clearly reflects French production of the period.
Cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique, the frog has developed a rich, naturally aged patina in deep brown and olive, with warmer highlights from generations of handling. The underside retains the original casting vent hole—correct and expected for mid-19th-century Parisian work.
Bronzes of this type were widely collected during the period, including by William T. Walters, whose important collection helped shape connoisseurship in French animalier sculpture.
A wonderfully tactile and weighty object, ideal for collectors of antique bronzes and distinctive 19th-century decorative pieces.

Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Why You’ll Love It
• Authentic French bronze from a mid-19th-century Parisian workshop
• Modelled in the manner of noted animalier sculptor Jules Moigniez
• Genuine, untouched period patina with excellent depth and warmth
• Solid, weighty bronze—perfect for a desk, cabinet, or display vignette
• A charming example of French animalier artistry

Dimensions
Length: 8.5 cm
Width: 6.9 cm
Height: 4.1 cm
Weight: approx. 0.3 kg

Age & Origin
French, Parisian workshop
Circa 1850

Key Features
• Solid lost-wax bronze
• Naturalistic animalier modelling
• Refined mid-19th-century Parisian craftsmanship
• Elegant and sculptural display presence

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