Spaniel (sylphe) - Bronze By Pierre-jules Mêne (1810 - 1879)

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Object description :

"Spaniel (sylphe) - Bronze By Pierre-jules Mêne (1810 - 1879)"

Pierre-Jules Mêne
(1810 - 1879)
Spaniel (Sylphe)
Bronze with nuanced brown patina
H. 21.5 cm; W. 31.2 cm (base); D. 14.7 cm
Signed "P.J. MÊNE" on the base
Second half of the 19th century

This model reproduces part of the composition for Partridge Hunt, exhibited at the 1848 Salon. In this split edition, the artist focuses on the spaniel, which is represented hunting alone. A separate edition was also made of the braque, which accompanies him on the Partridge Hunt.

Literature

- M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Pierre-Jules Mêne: catalogue raisonné, Paris: Univers du Bronze, 2007, p. 107, CHI 25.

Price: 1 200 €

Artist: Pierre-jules Mêne (1810 - 1879)
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze
Length: 31,2 cm
Height: 21,5 cm

Reference: 1183940