SCULPTURE - THE FREE HORSE , PIERRE - JULES MÊNE (1810-1879) - BRONZE

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SCULPTURE - THE FREE HORSE , PIERRE - JULES MÊNE (1810-1879) - BRONZE

Name: SCULPTURE - THE FREE HORSE , PIERRE - JULES MÊNE (1810-1879) - BRONZE
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: H5UI99OIWA
Price: 3400 EUR
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By Gallery Caroline Miguet - Giafferri

3.400 €

Period 19th century

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style

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Galerie Caroline Miguet - Giafferri

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"The Free Horse" , an iconic work by the animal sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne , perfectly embodies the essence of 19th-century sculptural realism .
The horse is depicted in motion , its front end raised , in a dynamic posture capturing the power and grace of the animal in all its splendor .
This sculpture evokes a notion of freedom and vitality , conveying both the animal's physical strength and a certain lightness , as if it were about to leap off its base .
The work transcends mere representation , the meticulous details of the protruding muscles , with their floating manes , testifying to the sculptor's careful observation and undeniable expertise of the equestrian world .
Signature of the sculptor "P.J.MÊNE" in hollow , on the naturalistic terrace , richly chiseled .
Rare bronze , antique , dating from the second part of the XIX th century .
Very good condition and patina .

Dimensions : 30 cm x 37 cm x 17 cm

Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879)

Pierre - Jules Mene , 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 Mene 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 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)	37
Height (cm)	30
Depth (cm)	17
Materials	Bronze, Patinated Bronze