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Bronze of Fox by Pierre Jules Mene. (1810-1879)
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Bronze of Fox by Pierre Jules Mene. (1810-1879)

19th century
Sold 19 February 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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A good bronze fox on a marble base by Pierre Jules Mêne. The base is made from carved and polished marble from the period. In very good order with a nice rich patina. Signed.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Bronze Fox Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090036
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A4225
Description
A good bronze fox on a marble base by Pierre Jules Mêne. The base is made from carved and polished marble from the period. In very good order with a nice rich patina. Signed.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Bronze Fox Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090036
Dealers Internal Ref
A4225
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I A patinated bronze sculpture of a fox in motion, mounted on a tiered dark marble base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Bronze of Fox by Pierre Jules Mene. (1810-1879)

Archive II A patinated bronze sculpture of a fox in motion, mounted on a tiered dark marble base. View II
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A patinated bronze sculpture of a fox in motion, mounted on a tiered dark marble base.
Bronze of Fox by Pierre Jules Mene. (1810-1879)
Ref: SA1090036
A patinated bronze sculpture of a fox in motion, mounted on a tiered dark marble base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnimalier
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsNaturalistic texture, Detailed musculature, Naturalistic base, Tiered plinth
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Animalier bronze refers to the realistic depiction of animals, particularly popular in nineteenth-century France through artists such as Pierre-Jules Mene, who captured wildlife and domestic animals with anatomical precision.

These sculptures were typically produced using the lost-wax method, known as cire perdue, or sand casting, utilizing copper alloy bronze and finished with various chemical patinas before mounting on a marble or slate base.

Authentic period casts often feature deep, stable patination, crisp anatomical detailing, foundry marks or artist signatures on the base, and appropriate wear consistent with age rather than modern casting seams.

A bronze sculpture adds focal interest and textural contrast when placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk, pairing well with natural woods, leather, and classic literary interiors.

Antique bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the patination, avoiding water, harsh chemicals, and abrasive materials.
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