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Bronze print , depicting a standing goat , named
"GOAT OF INDIA" , by Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) .
P.J Mêne is one of the leaders of the French Animal School , unanimously recognized for the perfection of his productions .
Bronze with nuanced brown patina , signed "PJ.MÊNE" , hollow , on the naturalist terrace , richly decorated and chiseled .
Old edition sculpture , period second part of the 19th century .
Very good state of conservation and patina .
Dimensions : 12.5 cm x 13 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 . Ref: SUNUOEM56B