Sculpture - Female Dog With The Ball By Pierre - Jules Mène (1810 - 1879) - Bronze

Bronze sculpture of a female dog with a ball by Pierre Jules Mène .
Shaded brown patina .
Period XIX th century .
Signature of the sculptor "PJ MÈNE" on the oval bronze terrace , representing a carpet .
Perfect Condition

 Pierre - Jules Mène (1810-1879)

One of the pioneers of animal sculpture , Pierre-Jules Mêne begins to work with his father , a metal turner .
 
Very early on attracted by sculpture , he spent a very long time in the Jardin des Plantes making sketches .
It was not until 1938 that he made his debut at the Salon .
Specializing in small bronzes , Pierre-Jules Mêne sets up his own foundry and takes care of the casting and chasing himself .
 
Unanimously recognized for the perfection of his productions , he is one of the leaders of the French Animal School .