Small Bronze Sculpture Pierre-Jules Leads Greyhound Dog Plock 1854 19th

Small bronze sculpture representing a frightened greyhound, entitled "Plock", dated 54, signed P-J Mène*, vintage 19th century
This sculpture is in good condition. It is signed on the terrace. This is the model for the sculpture entitled Greyhound with a Fan (a fan was placed on the base between its paws).

Note: wear and tear on the bronze, see photos.
* Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879):
the most famous animal sculptor after Barye. Although very early attracted to sculpture and animals, he had to practice professions that had little to do with his vocation in order to live. He made his debut at the Salon in 1838 and quickly became popular. His “Dog strangling a fox” preludes an infinity of statuettes and groups where the horse plays a major role but also where many hunting scenes, deer and does, dogs, birds, farmyard animals appear. and only a few wild animals. Like Barye, Mène opened his own foundry in 1837 to publish his works and, later, those of his son-in-law, the sculptor Auguste Cain. The models of the two artists were purchased (after their death) by the founder Susse who continued to publish them (with the mention "Susse fondeur édition Paris"). His works are present in many French museums (Château Fontainebleau, Paris (Museum of Decorative Arts, Carnavalet, Louvre, Petit Palais), Nîmes... (extract Les bronzes du XIXème siècle by P. Kjellberg)
Very highly rated artist on Artprice.
Dimensions
Height 15.5 cm
Base 16.6 cm x 9.4 cm

Reference: 810 235
All photos are on:
www.antiques-delaval.com

Ref: 3F8P65PYRX