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Bronze group representing two hunting dogs , of the
"Saintongeoise" breed , at rest , by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) .
This group made around 1857 , is made up of the French dog
"Bellotte"and the dog
"Pack dog with puppies" .
The edition of this group was an immediate and lasting success , particularly among lovers of hunting and venery subjects .
Signature of the sculptor
"P.J.MÊNE" in hollow , on the naturalist oval terrace , richly chiseled and decorated .
Old edition sculpture , period second half of the 19th century .
Very good state of conservation and patina .
Dimensions : 25 cm x 44 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 Mêne 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 Mêne appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time . Ref: NY17T24L7P
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