P.j.mene: Bronze Sculpture of a Playful Whippet

Name: P.j.mene: Bronze Sculpture of a Playful Whippet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA530411
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

P. J. MENE: a charming mid-19th century BRONZE SCULPTURE of a whippet by this famous French animalier sculptor.

Very finely modelled and beautifully cast, the whippet is depicted on a carpet, with a ball ~ clearly waiting for someone to play the game! Signed to the base; good colour and patina. 6ins x 4.5ins; 3.75ins deep. (15.25 x 11.5 x 9.5cms)

***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 Antoine Louis Barye (1796-1875) the most famous French animal sculptor of the 19th century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA530411

Dealers Internal Reference

1667

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Description

P. J. MENE: a charming mid-19th century BRONZE SCULPTURE of a whippet by this famous French animalier sculptor.

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Very finely modelled and beautifully cast, the whippet is depicted on a carpet, with a ball ~ clearly waiting for someone to play the game! Signed to the base; good colour and patina.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

6ins x 4.5ins; 3.75ins deep. (15.25 x 11.5 x 9.5cms)

fig 1. P.J.MENE: BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A PLAYFUL WHIPPET — fig 1. P.j.mene: Bronze Sculpture of a Playful Whippet

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 Antoine Louis Barye (1796-1875) the most famous French animal sculptor of the 19th century.