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Sculpture – The Norman Mare, Pierre – Jules Mêne (1810-1879) – Bronze
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Important bronze proof with brown patina, depicting “The Norman Mare”, by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879).
The artist considered this work one of his major achievements, where attention to detail underlines grace and elegance.
The series of horses is one of the strongest in Pierre-Jules Mêne's collection.
Signature of the sculptor “PJMÊNE” on the richly chiseled naturalistic terrace.
Early bronze, second half of the XIXth century.
Perfect state of conservation and patina.
Dimensions: 42 cm x 49 cm x 18 cm
Important bronze proof with brown patina, depicting “The Norman Mare”, by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879).
The artist considered this work as one of his major successes, where attention to detail underlines grace and elegance.
The series of horses is one of the strongest in the collection of Pierre-Jules Mêne.
Signature of the sculptor “PJMÊNE” on the naturalistic terrace, richly chiseled.
Ancient bronze, period second part of the 19th century.
Perfect state of conservation and patina.
Dimensions: 42 cm x 49 cm x 18 cm

Pierre – Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Pierre-Jules Mêne is a French sculptor, born March 25, 1810 in Paris, city where he died May 20, 1879.
He is considered one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in XIXth century.
Pierre-Jules Mêne, produced numerous animal sculptures, particularly popular during the Second Empire, like Antoine – Louis Barye, Auguste Caïn, Pierre Louis Rouillard and later, François Pompon.
PJ Mêne specialized in small bronzes, and did not produce work for public statuary.
His animal subjects have enjoyed great popular success.
Exclusive publisher of his works, the perfection of his productions is widely recognized.
He reveals himself, with Antoine-Louis Barye, as the one whose success has been the most constant, and over the longest period.
Pierre – Jules Mêne appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time.
Pierre – Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Pierre – Jules Mêne, is a French sculptor, born March 25, 1810 in Paris, city where he died on May 20 1879.
He is considered to be one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the 19th century.
Pierre – Jules Mêne produced many animal sculptures, particularly in vogue under the Second Empire, like Antoine-Louis Barye, Auguste Caïn, Pierre Louis Rouillard and, later, François Pompon.
PJ Mene specialized in small bronzes, and did not produce work for public statuary.
His animal subjects have enjoyed great popular success.
Exclusive publisher of his works, the perfection of his productions is widely recognized.
He reveals himself, with Antoine – Louis Barye, as the one whose success has been the most constant, and this over the longest period.
Pierre – Jules Mene appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time.
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