Pierre Jules Mêne Bronze Sculpture "horse At The Barrier Djinn Stallion Beard

PIERRE JULES MÊNE 1810-1879 BRONZE SCULPTURE “HORSE AT THE BARRIER < DJINN BEARDED STALLION > BRONZE SIGNED “PJ MÊNE 1846” OLD CAST IRON Bronze proof, depicting a horse at the barrier, named “JINN BEARDED STALLION”, by Pierre – Jules Mêne sculptor (1810-1879). Pierre – Jules Mêne created the plaster version of this model in 1846, then modeled a bronze version, the same year in his Workshop, it will be exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1849. Exclusive publisher of his works , the perfection of its productions is widely recognized. Bronze sculpture with nuanced brown patina. Bronze signed “PJMÊNE 1849”, hollow, on the naturalist terrace, richly chiseled and decorated. Bronze from an old edition, period second part of the 19th century century. Very good state of conservation and patina. Height: 29 cm Length: 40 cm width: 14cm