Sculpture - Goat N° 1 , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze

Sculpture - Goat N° 1 , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze
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Bronze print with nuanced brown patina , depicting a goat "Goat N°1", by Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) .
The "Goat No. 1", with its very detailed modeling , is one of the five sculptures sent by P.J Mene to the Salon of 1845 , while he was expanding the "Pastures" series .
By its treatment and its dimensions , it constitutes a perfect counterpart to the “Grazing goat” exhibited at the Salon the same year .
Bronze signed "P.J.MÊNE", hollow , on the naturalist terrace , richly chiseled .
Old edition sculpture , period second part of the 19th century .
Very good state of conservation and patina .

Sizes : 19 cm x 24.5 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 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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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) 24.5 cm
Height (cm) 19 cm
Depth (cm) 10 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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