Sculpture - The Norman Mare And Her Foal , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze

Imposing bronze group with brown patina , representing "The Norman Mare And Her Foal" , by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne and published by the founder "Susse Frères" .
The series of horses is one of the strongest in the collection of Pierre-Jules Mêne .
"The Norman Mare And Her Foal" is the only submission of the sculptor to the Salon of 1868 .
The artist considered this work as one of his successes and one of his major groups .
Bronze group signed "P.J.MÊNE" in hollow , on the naturalist terrace , richly chiseled and decorated with vegetation .
Mark of the founder "Susse Frères" on the side of the terrace .
Old edition sculpture , early 20th century period , circa 1908-1910 .
Perfect state of conservation and patina .

Dimensions : 45 cm x 60 cm x 24 cm

It is important to note that at the death of Pierre-Jules Mêne in 1879 , the continuity of the edition was ensured by his children and his son-in-law , the sculptor Auguste Cain (Atelier Mêne - Cain) until 1908 . Susse Frères took over the edition of this group in 1908 for a very short period .

Bibliographic references :

- Pierre-Jules Mêne , Catalogue Raisonné (Page 86) .
- Pierre Kjellberg , Dictionary of sculptors - "The bronzes of the 19th century", Amateur Editions (Page 504) .

Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)

Pierre - Jules Mene , is a French sculptor , born March 25 , 1810 in Paris , city where he died on May 20 1879 .

He is considered to be one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the 19th century .
Pierre - Jules Mêne produced many animal sculptures , particularly in vogue under the Second Empire, like Antoine-Louis Barye , Auguste Caïn , Pierre Louis Rouillard and , later , François Pompon .

P.J Mene specialized in small bronzes, and did not produce work for public statuary .
His animal subjects have enjoyed great popular success .
Exclusive publisher of his works , the perfection of his productions is widely recognized .
He reveals himself , with Antoine - Louis Barye , as the one whose success has been the most constant , and this over the longest period .

Pierre - Jules Mene appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time .