Sculpture - "Goat Of India" , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze

19th century
Orientaliste
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From: 93400, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France

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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 .

    Sizes : 12,5 cm x 13 cm

    Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) 

    Pierre - Jules Mêne , was a French sculptor , born March 25 , 1810 in Paris , city where he died May 20 , 1879 .

    He is considered one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the 19th century .
    Pierre-Jules Mêne produced many animal sculptures , particularly in vogue during 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 works 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 is revealed , with Barye , as the one whose success has been the most constant , and this over the longest period .

    Pierre-Jules Mêne appears as one of the best wax practitioners of his time .

    Ref: U7X4AQS697

    Condition As new
    Style Orientaliste (Animal sculptures bronzes of Orientaliste Style)
    Period 19th century (Animal sculptures bronzes 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Artist Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
    Length (cm) 13 cm
    Height (cm) 12,5 cm
    Materials Bronze, Patinated Bronze
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 93400, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
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