Jules Moigniez (1835-1894) The horse Destinée, winner of the Prix de Diane in 1874 Bronze with light brown patina Signed "J. Moigniez" on the terrace Inscribed "Destinée par / Ray Blav & Claudine / à m. P. Aumont gagnant / du Prix de Diane en 1874 à / de plusieurs autres courses / Entrainée par H. Jennings / montée par A Carrate". H. 30 cm, terrace W. 32 x D. 12.6 cm Jules Moigniez, a pupil of Paul Comolera, was a celebrated animal sculptor who made his debut at the 1855 Universal Exhibition, then exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1859 and 1892. His father, a foundryman in Saint-Martin-du-Tertre since 1850, published his work.