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19th Century French Pair of Goat Sculptures After P J Mene
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19th Century French Pair of Goat Sculptures After P J Mene

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This superb pair of sculptures depict a pair of male and female goats. They were produced in France in the mid-19th century and were originally sculpted by Pierre Jules Mene in 1844. These fine examples are cast to a high standard in iron. They show remarkable detail to their features and particularly their fur texture and they are both raised on naturalistic bases. Iron is an unusual medium but occasionally used in fine sculptures at this period and more commonly used with PJ Mene’s works. In good condition with a pleasing dark patina.

French, circa 1850

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these French Animalier Bronze Goats to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08975359
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Square iron nuts securing the legs underneath: typical 19th-century foundry assembly.
Oxidised iron inside the hollow cast base: natural ageing over many decades.
Sharp definition in the cast fleece: fine mid-to-late 19th-century iron casting.
Dark patinated finish worn smooth at high contours: handling wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139337
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This superb pair of sculptures depict a pair of male and female goats.
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They were produced in France in the mid-19th century and were originally sculpted by Pierre Jules Mene in 1844.
Robert Belcher Antiques

These fine examples are cast to a high standard in iron. They show remarkable detail to their features and particularly their fur texture and they are both raised on naturalistic bases. Iron is an unusual medium but occasionally used in fine sculptures at this period and more commonly used with PJ Mene’s works. In good condition with a pleasing dark patina.

French, circa 1850

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these French Animalier Bronze Goats to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 08975359
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Square iron nuts securing the legs underneath: typical 19th-century foundry assembly.
Oxidised iron inside the hollow cast base: natural ageing over many decades.
Sharp definition in the cast fleece: fine mid-to-late 19th-century iron casting.
Dark patinated finish worn smooth at high contours: handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139337
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A pair of 19th-century French dark brown patinated bronze sculptures depicting a standing horned goat and a grazing goat on naturalistic bases.
19th century French pair of goat sculptures after P J Mene
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Animalier
  • MaterialBronze, Patinated Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved horns, textured fur detail, naturalistic integrally cast bases
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This pair of 19th-century French sculptures depicts a standing horned goat and a grazing goat, created in the Animalier style after the works of Pierre-Jules Mène. The figures are formed from cast iron with a dark brown patinated finish, showing fine textured fur detail, curved horns, and naturalistic integrally cast bases. Each piece measures 19 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library, these decorative sculptures sit well upon a mantelpiece or bookshelf, adding a classical mid-19th-century accent to an interior scheme. The surfaces display a pleasing dark patina and good overall condition, reflecting the traditional foundry methods of the period.

FAQs

The Animalier movement emerged in 19th-century France, focusing on accurate, naturalistic depictions of animals. Popularised by sculptors such as Antoine-Louis Barye and Pierre-Jules Mene, these bronze works catered to a rising middle class seeking fine decorative arts for domestic interiors.

These sculptures were cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details. A dark brown or chemical patina was applied to protect the metal surface and accentuate the sculptural relief.

Authentic period castings feature crisp anatomical detailing, naturalistic textured fur, integrated bronze bases, and stamped or incised maker signatures. Later reproductions often exhibit softer detail, less defined chasing, and lightweight alloy compositions.

Bronze sculptures function as grounded accents when displayed on wooden shelving, desk surfaces, or mantelpieces. Pairing dark bronzes alongside light stone, linen textures, or architectural greenery creates visual contrast while preserving historical tone.

Dust bronze sculptures regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners, applying a light coat of neutral microcrystalline wax periodically to shield the original patina from oxidisation.
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