Sculpture - The Walking Deer , Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze

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Sculpture - The Walking Deer , Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze

Name: Sculpture - The Walking Deer , Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: ZJTMRNG4BJ
Price: 1200 EUR
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By Gallery Caroline Miguet - Giafferri

1.200 €

Period 19th century

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style

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Bronze proof with a nuanced brown patina , representing a walking deer , by the animal sculptor Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810 - 1879) .
Through this sculpture, the sculptor highlights the majestic and imposing aspect of the deer .
The animal bronzes of Pierre - Jules Mêne are all perfectly treated in a realistic manner , and represented with an artistic truth and an anatomical rigor which will not weaken over the years .
Signature of the sculptor "P.J.MÊNE" , in hollow on the naturalist terrace , richly chiseled , decorated with foliage .
Sculpture of old edition , period second part of the XIX th century .
Very good state of conservation and patina .

Dimensions : 17 cm x 16 cm x 10 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 .

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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)	16
Height (cm)	17
Depth (cm)	10
Materials	Bronze