Sculptor - Pierre Jules Mene
Title - Chiens au Repose
Sand Cast Bronze
Atelier Pierre Jules Mene
Circa 1857
10" height by 17 7/8" length
(25.5 cm by 45.5 cm)
Large exhibition size bronze sculptures by Pierre Jules Mene rarely come on the market as he cast very few outside of special requests. This magnificent sculpture of his model of two Hounds at rest is cast with meticulous attention to detail both in the foundry work and the patina.
Mene is considered to be the finest sculptor of dogs during his lifetime and this bronze more than justifies that respect and title. This would be premier addition to any collection of 19th century animalier sculpture. A model of this sculpture was exhibited by the artist at the 1857 Salon.
This bronze is illustrated in Les Animaliers by Jane Horswell (pg. 141)
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