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

Important bronze proof with brown patina , depicting "The Norman Mare", by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) .
The artist considered this work as one of his major successes , where attention to detail underlines grace and elegance .
The series of horses is one of the strongest in the collection of Pierre-Jules Mêne .
Signature of the sculptor "P.J.MÊNE" on the naturalistic terrace , richly chiseled .
Ancient bronze , period second part of the 19th century .
Perfect state of conservation and patina .

Dimensions : 42 cm x 49 cm x 18 cm

Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)

Pierre - Jules Mêne , 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 .