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Sculpture – The Sheep of the Vosges, Pierre – Jules Mêne (1810-1879) – Bronze
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Bronze sculpture with brown patina, depicting a standing sheep, named "Vosges Sheep", by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879).
The “Mouton des Vosges Debout” is one of the two sculptures sent by the sculptor to the Salon of 1865.
It represents a return of the artist to the “Pastures” series.
The oldest proofs are dated “1864”, the year the work was created.
The sculptor's signature "PJMÊNE", followed by the date "1864", is incised on the richly chiseled naturalistic terrace, enriched with a profile.
Rare old edition sculpture, period second part of the XIX th century.
Perfect state of conservation.
Dimensions: 20.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 9.8 cm
A bronze sculpture with a brown patina, depicting a standing sheep, titled “Vosges Sheep”, by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879).
“Standing Vosges Sheep” is one of two sculptures submitted by the sculptor to the Salon of 1865.
It represents a return to the artist's “Pastures” series.
The earliest casts are dated “1864”, the year the work was created.
The sculptor's signature “PJMÊNE”, followed by the date “1864”, is incised on the richly chiseled, naturalistic base, which is further embellished with a profile.
Rare early edition sculpture, second half of the 19th century.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: 20.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 9.8 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 the 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 as one of the best practitioners of his time.
Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Pierre – Jules Mene, 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 Mene 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 practitioners of his time.
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