Prolific artist, Pierre Jules Mêne 1810-1879, distinguished himself as one of the main French animal sculptors in the 19th century
From 1838 , he participated in the Paris Salon; he created his own foundry workshop and began to cast and carve his works himself. The taste for animal sculpture but above all the quality of his works made him enjoy great success 19th century
Height 21 cm
38 x 17 cm
Bibliography: Pierre-Jules Mêne, catalog raisonné, Michel Poletti / Alain Richarme, model presented p55