SCULPTURE - ENGLISH SPANIEL , "MEDOR" BY PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (1810–1879) - BRONZE

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SCULPTURE - ENGLISH SPANIEL , "MEDOR" BY PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (1810–1879) - BRONZE

Name: SCULPTURE - ENGLISH SPANIEL , 'MEDOR' BY PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (1810–1879) - BRONZE
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: NJYU2N70FT
Price: 1900 EUR
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By Gallery Caroline Miguet - Giafferri

1.900 €

Period 19th century

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style

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A rare bronze cast with a brown patina , depicting the portrait of the English Spaniel "Medor" (oval terrace version) , by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810–1879) .
Model created around 1846 by the sculptor , exhibited at the Salon under number "2204".
This work is the companion piece to the "French Spaniel (FABIO)".
Bronze listed in the catalog raisonné of Pierre-Jules Mêne , edited by Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme , page 108 .
The dog is depicted in the midst of a hunt , its body low and stretched forward , perfectly capturing the moment when the animal sniffs out game .
Its front legs are firmly planted on the ground , while its body stretches out in a dynamic diagonal line .
Its tail is held straight and horizontal , extending the line of its spine , which emphasizes the effect of concentration .
Its coat is faithful to the realistic precision of Pierre - Jules Mêne , the rendering of the English Spaniel’s long , dense , and slightly wavy coat (particularly on the tail , legs, and ears) is executed with great finesse in the chiseling , subtly catching the light .
Pierre-Jules Mêne is considered one of the pioneers and greatest masters of small-scale animal sculpture in the 19th century .
He owned his own foundry in Paris , which allowed him to meticulously control the quality of the chiseling and the nuanced brown patinas characteristic of his creations .
In the work of Pierre - Jules Mêne , the dog is the beloved and cherished animal , studied and depicted more than any other .
While hunting is the central theme of his work , the dog is its defining element par excellence .
In animal sculpture , P.J. Mêne is the artist who has left us the greatest number of canine works , all perfectly rendered in a realistic style and depicted with an artistic authenticity and anatomical precision that will stand the test of time .
Bronze sculpture resting on a naturalistic base imitating a forest floor , enriched with abundant decoration of branches and ferns , bearing the sculptor’s signature "P.J.MÊNE".
Antique sculpture , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
In perfect condition with excellent patina .

Dimensions : 16 cm x 29.4 cm x 13.7 cm

Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810–1879)

Pierre-Jules Mêne was a French animal sculptor, born on March 25 , 1810 , in Paris , where he died on May 20 , 1879 .
He is considered one of the leading figures in 19th-century animal sculpture .
Pierre-Jules Mêne produced numerous animal sculptures, which were particularly popular during the Second Empire , alongside Antoine - Louis Barye , Auguste Caïn , Pierre Louis Rouillard , and later, François Pompon .
P.J. Mêne specialized in small-scale bronzes and did not produce any works for public sculpture.
His animal subjects enjoyed immense popular success .
As the exclusive publisher of his own works , the perfection of his productions is widely recognized .
Along with Antoine-Louis Barye , he stands out as the artist whose success was the most consistent , and over the longest period of time .
Pierre-Jules Mêne stands out as one of the finest practitioners of his time .

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Additional Information

Condition	As new
Style	Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Animal sculptures bronzes of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
Period	19th century (Animal sculptures bronzes 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Artist	PIERRE - JULES MÊNE (1810-1879)
Length (cm)	29.4
Width (cm)	13.7
Height (cm)	16
Materials	Bronze