The Rooster , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)

The Rooster , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
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Bronze print depicting a rooster standing on its legs , resting on a naturalistic oval terrace , richly chiseled by Pierre-Jules Mêne .
Bronze with nuanced brown patina .
Signature of the sculptor "P.J.MÊNE" , hollow , on the front of the terrace .
Old edition bronze , period second part of the 19th century .
Very good state of conservation and patina .

Height : 14.5 cm Length : 11 cm

Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810 - 1879) 

Pierre - Jules Mêne , was a French sculptor , born March 25 , 1810 in Paris , city where he died May 20 , 1879 .

He is considered one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the 19th century .
Pierre-Jules Mêne produced many animal sculptures , particularly in vogue during the Second Empire , like Antoine-Louis Barye , Auguste Caïn , Pierre Louis Rouillard and , later , François Pompon .

Mêne specialized in small bronzes , and did not produce works 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 is revealed , with Barye , as the one whose success has been the most constant , and this over the longest period .

Mêne appears as 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) 11 cm
Height (cm) 14,5 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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