Jules Moigniez was born at Senlis, Oise, France, on 28 May 1835, the son of a metal gilder. Moigniez father bought a foundry to cast his son's sculptures, which was of great benefit to Moigniez as he didn't have the added foundry costs that most of his contemporaries had to pay. Moigniez studied sculpture under the tutelage of Paul Comolera (a student of Francois Rude) in Paris. It is quite likely that Moigniez attraction to birds and animal sculpture was a direct result of his education under Comolera, who was himself a bird specialist. This replica will add another perspective of the French history to your home. Size: 14"L x 6"W x 12"H. Weight is: 21Lb