P.j. Mene: A Fine Animalier Bronze

Name: P.j. Mene: A Fine Animalier Bronze
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA561159
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

P. J. MENE: a very fine mid/late 19th century 'ANIMALIER' BRONZE by this most famous French sculptor.

Entitled: "Chasse a la Perdrix" this is perhaps Mene's best known of his dog groups, featuring his setter "Sylphie" and his pointer "Tac". It depicts the two dogs flushing out a partridge which can be seen in the lower left corner.

First shown in 1847 and cast during the third quarter of the century, this is fully illustrated and described in "Animals in Bronze" by Christopher Payne, page 206. 16ins (41cms) wide. Fully signed within the base.

***Pierre Jules MÊNE (1810-1871) was born and died in Paris. He was the most successful and prolific 'animalier' of his day winning many prizes including 2 First Class medals at the London Exhibitions of 1855 and 1861.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA561159

Dealers Internal Reference

1773

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Description

P. J. MENE: a very fine mid/late 19th century 'ANIMALIER' BRONZE by this most famous French sculptor.

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Entitled: "Chasse a la Perdrix" this is perhaps Mene's best known of his dog groups, featuring his setter "Sylphie" and his pointer "Tac".

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

It depicts the two dogs flushing out a partridge which can be seen in the lower left corner.

fig 1. P.J. MENE: A FINE ANIMALIER BRONZE — fig 1. P.j. Mene: A Fine Animalier Bronze

First shown in 1847 and cast during the third quarter of the century, this is fully illustrated and described in "Animals in Bronze" by Christopher Payne, page 206. 16ins (41cms) wide. Fully signed within the base.

fig 2. P.J. MENE: A FINE ANIMALIER BRONZE — fig 2. P.j. Mene: A Fine Animalier Bronze

Pierre Jules MÊNE (1810-1871) was born and died in Paris. He was the most successful and prolific 'animalier' of his day winning many prizes including 2 First Class medals at the London Exhibitions of 1855 and 1861.