Sculpture - Sitting Griffon Dog By Pierre - Jules Mène (1810-1879) - Bronze

Bronze sculpture representing a seated dog of the "Griffon" breed by Pierre-Jules Mène.
Griffins designate purebred dogs specially dedicated to hunting, they are distinguished by medium-long, bushy and hard hair.
The eyebrows are thick, the cheeks are full of beard and the lips are covered with large mustaches.
Shaded brown patina.
Signature of the sculptor "PJ.Mène" on the naturalistic oval bronze terrace.
Period XIX th century
Oval red marble base
In a perfect state

Pierre-Jules Mêne, is a French sculptor, born March 25 , 1810 in Paris , the 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 .
Mêne 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 , along with Barye , as the one whose success has been the most constant, and this over the longest period .