Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1860s.
12ins long; 9.5ins high; 4.5ins deep. (30.5 x 24 x 11.5cms)

PIERRE JULES MENE (1810-1879), a leading member of the French 'animalier' movement, started work with his father, a metal turner, and by 1837 he was casting his own sculptures. He enjoyed great success as a sculptor and the quality of his work is comparable to the great Barye.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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