"Greyhound Playing Ball - Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879) (after) - Bronze With Black Patina"
Greyhound Playing Ball - Bronze with Black Patina by Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879) in a playful pose by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mène, one of the main members of the school of French animal sculptors and a specialist in small bronze pieces. He is known as one of the finest and most prolific animal sculptors of all time. The piece has a beautiful highlighted aged patina. The dog's ball rests on the decorated base with molded edge and signed P J Mène. In very good condition (please see photos). An exceptional piece of craftsmanship. Height: 10.5cm Width: 14.5cm Depth: 9cm Period: 19th century