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19th Century "Basset" Bronze by P.J Mêne
19th Century "Basset" Bronze by P.J Mêne

19th Century "Basset" Bronze by P.J Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century signed P.J Mêne medal patina bronze statue.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Gilt Bronze Model of a Squirrel by P.J. Méne
Miniature Gilt Bronze Model of a Squirrel by P.J. Méne

Miniature Gilt Bronze Model of a Squirrel by P.J. Méne

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Folkestone, GB

Miniature gilt bronze model of a squirrel eating a nut by P.J. Méne (France 1810-1879).

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Sporting Dog by P. J. Mene
Small Bronze Sporting Dog by P. J. Mene

Small Bronze Sporting Dog by P. J. Mene

Located in Dallas, TX

a small bronze beautifully detailed figure of a sporting dog by P.J. Mene (Pierre Jules)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne
"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne

"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

hand finished surface detail and good colour, entitled ‘Djinn Etlalon Barbe’, dated 1846 and signed P.J

Category

Antique 1850s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

P. J. Mêne '1810-1879' "L'accolade", Bronze à Patine Marron Nuancée, Vers 1880
P. J. Mêne '1810-1879' "L'accolade", Bronze à Patine Marron Nuancée, Vers 1880

P. J. Mêne '1810-1879' "L'accolade", Bronze à Patine Marron Nuancée, Vers 1880

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

P.J. MÊNE (1810-1879, France) : "L'accolade" Epreuve en bronze à patine marron nuancée

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Dallas, TX

signed on the facade by French sculptor P. J. Mene. The inkwell is in excellent condition, and adorns a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cast Bronze Lion Sculptures with Marble Tops After P.J. Mene
Pair of Cast Bronze Lion Sculptures with Marble Tops After P.J. Mene

Pair of Cast Bronze Lion Sculptures with Marble Tops After P.J. Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of cast bronze lion sculptures with marble tops after P.J. Mene. These spectacular

Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze of Hunting Dog after P.J. Mene
Bronze of Hunting Dog after P.J. Mene

Bronze of Hunting Dog after P.J. Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-cast bronze of a hunting dog, probably a spaniel, after a model by PJ Mene (1810-1879

Category

20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Group of Two Horses and a Dog After P.J. Mene
20th Century Bronze Group of Two Horses and a Dog After P.J. Mene

20th Century Bronze Group of Two Horses and a Dog After P.J. Mene

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Folkestone, GB

gilt figure of a dog barking at them. Finely cast after the original by Pierre Jules Mene, (sculptor

Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jules Mene Bronze Sitting Hound, c1860
Pierre Jules Mene Bronze Sitting Hound, c1860

Pierre Jules Mene Bronze Sitting Hound, c1860

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

. A hare lies dead before him. Excellent light brown patination and signed P. J. Mene. Size : H 19.5

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figure of an Arab Horse Signed by Pierre Jules Mêne
Bronze Figure of an Arab Horse Signed by Pierre Jules Mêne

Bronze Figure of an Arab Horse Signed by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Montreal, QC

Patinated bronze figure of an Arab horse raised on naturalistic base. Signed, P.J. Mêne on base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, Flamenca Cow
Bronze Sculpture, Flamenca Cow

Bronze Sculpture, Flamenca Cow

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze sculpture Flamenca cow attributed to P.J Mene nuanced black patina signed on the base

Category

Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jules Mene, French Normandy Mare and Foal Sculpture
Pierre Jules Mene, French Normandy Mare and Foal Sculpture

Pierre Jules Mene, French Normandy Mare and Foal Sculpture

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Tarzana, CA

Pierre Jules Mene French (1810-1879) Normandy Mare and Foal. Signed and dated 'P. J. Mêne/1868

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre-Jules Mêne Vainqueur du Derby
Pierre-Jules Mêne Vainqueur du Derby

Pierre-Jules Mêne Vainqueur du Derby

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

, integral plinth. Signed P.J.Mêne 1863. Artist: Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) Literature: Christopher

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Epagneul Anglais, bronze sculpture
Epagneul Anglais, bronze sculpture

Epagneul Anglais, bronze sculpture

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Pierre- Jules Mene French, (1810-1879) Bronze, signed ‘P J MENE’ Height: 6¼ inches Width: 12

Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Greyhound by Pierre-Jules Mène, France, 19th Century
Bronze Greyhound by Pierre-Jules Mène, France, 19th Century

Bronze Greyhound by Pierre-Jules Mène, France, 19th Century

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Greding, DE

19th Century. Signature at the oval plinth by P.J. Mène. Mène was autodidact and his works are among

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre-Jules Mene Bronze Group
Pierre-Jules Mene Bronze Group

Pierre-Jules Mene Bronze Group

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

long haired daschunds, dark brown patina, signed and dated 'P.J MENE 1857'.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, Dog on a Terrace, Signed Pierre-Jules Mêne
Bronze Sculpture, Dog on a Terrace, Signed Pierre-Jules Mêne

Bronze Sculpture, Dog on a Terrace, Signed Pierre-Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Paris, FR

and grass. Signed: P.J MENE for Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879). Black marble base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Roe Deer Bronze Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene
French Roe Deer Bronze Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene

French Roe Deer Bronze Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Newark, England

Free international shipping Signed P. J. Mene From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Animalier Bronze Studyu Repos' by Pierre Jules Mêne Entitled 'Lapin a
French Animalier Bronze Studyu Repos' by Pierre Jules Mêne Entitled 'Lapin a

French Animalier Bronze Studyu Repos' by Pierre Jules Mêne Entitled 'Lapin a

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

variegated black, brown and golden patina. Signed P J Mêne. An exceptionally fine early example of one of

Category

Antique 1860s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Animalier Bronze Study "Giselle" by Pierre Jules Mêne
French Animalier Bronze Study "Giselle" by Pierre Jules Mêne

French Animalier Bronze Study "Giselle" by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

surface detail. Signed P J Mene and raised on a naturalistic carpet base. An exceptionally fine early

Category

Antique 1860s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Jiji & Giselle' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Jiji & Giselle' by Pierre Jules Mêne

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Jiji & Giselle' by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

patination and incredibly detailed surface, signed P J MENE. An exceptionally fine early example of one of

Category

Antique 1860s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of Horse Stallion “Ibrahim” After Pierre Jules Mene
French Bronze Sculpture of Horse Stallion “Ibrahim” After Pierre Jules Mene

French Bronze Sculpture of Horse Stallion “Ibrahim” After Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

-stamped crisply IBRAHIM; it is signed P.J. Mene. Measurements: 11 7/8" H x 14 1/4" W x 5 1/8" D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture on Marble Base After Mène
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture on Marble Base After Mène

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture on Marble Base After Mène

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Dallas, TX

attributed to French sculptor P. J. Mene or his followers. Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879), was a French

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Atelier Bronze Sculpture of "Giselle" Whippet Dog by Pierre Jules Mene
French Atelier Bronze Sculpture of "Giselle" Whippet Dog by Pierre Jules Mene

French Atelier Bronze Sculpture of "Giselle" Whippet Dog by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

atelier casting circa 1870 signed in base "P.J. MÊNE" Item # 109JEW22P A wonderful little cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'L'Accolade' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'L'Accolade' by Pierre Jules Mêne

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'L'Accolade' by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

brown patination and intricate surface detail. Raised on naturalistic base and signed P J Mêne. Made in

Category

Antique 1860s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'L'Accolade' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'L'Accolade' by Pierre Jules Mêne

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'L'Accolade' by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

naturalistic base and signed P J Mêne. Made in three sizes this is the smallest size and highly sought after

Category

Antique 1860s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

“Basset Hound” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mêne
“Basset Hound” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mêne

“Basset Hound” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

block lettering “P. J. MENE“ cast deep in the bronze, the reverse of the base with a small cold-stamped

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Djinn Etalon Arabe by Pierre Jules Menê 19thC Bronze Sculpture
Djinn Etalon Arabe by Pierre Jules Menê 19thC Bronze Sculpture

Djinn Etalon Arabe by Pierre Jules Menê 19thC Bronze Sculpture

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

integral base with engraved detail. Signed P J Mêne 1846 with title to side. Pierre- Jules Mêne was born

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Authentic Atelier Cast Antique Bronze Sculpture of Duck Hunt by Pierre J. Mene
Authentic Atelier Cast Antique Bronze Sculpture of Duck Hunt by Pierre J. Mene

Authentic Atelier Cast Antique Bronze Sculpture of Duck Hunt by Pierre J. Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

naturalistic base "P.J. MENE" Submitted to Salon 1850, a fine atelier cast circa 1870 Item # 111HEA12 An

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Parianware Group Figure "Chasse Au Lapin / the Rabbit Chase"
Parianware Group Figure "Chasse Au Lapin / the Rabbit Chase"

Parianware Group Figure "Chasse Au Lapin / the Rabbit Chase"

Located in Folkestone, GB

P.J Mene. It captures a trio of dogs excitedly congregating around a small hollow within which a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Pointer Dog After Model by Pierre Jules Mene
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Pointer Dog After Model by Pierre Jules Mene

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Pointer Dog After Model by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

branches and roots entwined with leafy vines. It is signed crisply along the front of the base “P.J. Mene

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Pointer Dog by Pierre-Jules Mêne circa 1880
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Pointer Dog by Pierre-Jules Mêne circa 1880

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Pointer Dog by Pierre-Jules Mêne circa 1880

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

bronze raised edge signature cast into base "P.J. MÊNE" probably cast circa 1880 Item # 202GTZ12P A

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Patinated Bronze Figural Mene Sculpture of Persian Berber Hunter
Antique Patinated Bronze Figural Mene Sculpture of Persian Berber Hunter

Antique Patinated Bronze Figural Mene Sculpture of Persian Berber Hunter

Located in Big Flats, NY

. Artist: Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1877) Date: 1875 Origin: French Signed: P.J. MENE on base Dimension

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

“Nanny Goat and Kid” Antique Bronze Group Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene
“Nanny Goat and Kid” Antique Bronze Group Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene

“Nanny Goat and Kid” Antique Bronze Group Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

above reproach. The model is signed crisply in the base among the foliage "P.J. Mene” and it retains an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

“Panting Fox” ‘1847’ Atelier Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene
“Panting Fox” ‘1847’ Atelier Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene

“Panting Fox” ‘1847’ Atelier Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

is a delightful atelier cast from Mene's own foundry, signed in the mold prior to casting "P.J. Mene

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Bronze Sculpture of "Panting Fox” by Pierre Jules Mene, circa 1870
Rare French Bronze Sculpture of "Panting Fox” by Pierre Jules Mene, circa 1870

Rare French Bronze Sculpture of "Panting Fox” by Pierre Jules Mene, circa 1870

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

is a delightful atelier cast from Mene's own foundry, signed in the mold prior to casting "P.J. Mene

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

“Cerf Commun” Antique Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene, Atelier Cast
“Cerf Commun” Antique Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene, Atelier Cast

“Cerf Commun” Antique Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene, Atelier Cast

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

bronze. He walks through a naturalistic base with strewn foliage and a crisp signature "P.J. MENE". The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jules Mene “Dogs Ferreting” Bronze Grouping
Pierre Jules Mene “Dogs Ferreting” Bronze Grouping

Pierre Jules Mene “Dogs Ferreting” Bronze Grouping

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Dallas, TX

chocolate brown patina is spot on and lets you see every hair on these dogs, mid-19th century. Signed "P.J

Category

Antique 1850s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Strolling Fox” after Pierre Jules Mêne
Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Strolling Fox” after Pierre Jules Mêne

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Strolling Fox” after Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

base "P.J. MENE" probably atelier Mêne-Cain circa 1880 Item # 309XLA22K An endearing model of a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jules Men 'Sitting Hound' Rich Brown Mid 19th Century Bronze Sculpture
Pierre Jules Men 'Sitting Hound' Rich Brown Mid 19th Century Bronze Sculpture

Pierre Jules Men 'Sitting Hound' Rich Brown Mid 19th Century Bronze Sculpture

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

patination. Signed 'P J Mene' to naturalistic base. Pierre- Jules Mêne was born in 1810 and worked as a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dogs Hunting Fox by Pierre Jules Mene
French Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dogs Hunting Fox by Pierre Jules Mene

French Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dogs Hunting Fox by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

model is signed in a deeply impressed script captured directly from the mold "P.J. MÊNE 1849". The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Orientalist 19th Century Bronze Falconier
Orientalist 19th Century Bronze Falconier

Orientalist 19th Century Bronze Falconier

Located in Petaluma, CA

of the 19th Century in the Animalier category. The artist, P.J. Mene, is considered to be one of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Goat & Kid by Pierre-Jules Mêne, 19th Century
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Goat & Kid by Pierre-Jules Mêne, 19th Century

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Goat & Kid by Pierre-Jules Mêne, 19th Century

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

in the base amongst the foliage "P.J. Mene”. This model was often executed by the Coalbrookdale

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture “Cheval Libre” (Free Horse) after Pierre Jules Méne
French Bronze Sculpture “Cheval Libre” (Free Horse) after Pierre Jules Méne

French Bronze Sculpture “Cheval Libre” (Free Horse) after Pierre Jules Méne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

bronze cast signature "P.J. MÊNE" atelier Mêne-Cain, cast circa 1900 Item # 308KNM08Q Cast from an

Category

Early 20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Large Mene Bronze Bull
19th Century Large Mene Bronze Bull

19th Century Large Mene Bronze Bull

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good large example of a 19th century bronze bull after Mene. French mid 19th century he has

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Sporting Bronze Hunt Sculpture by PJ Mene, 20th Century
Antique French Sporting Bronze Hunt Sculpture by PJ Mene, 20th Century

Antique French Sporting Bronze Hunt Sculpture by PJ Mene, 20th Century

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French figural sporting hunt sculpture by PJ Mene offers cast bronze construction

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Beautiful and Rare Mid-19th Century Bear Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene
Beautiful and Rare Mid-19th Century Bear Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene

Beautiful and Rare Mid-19th Century Bear Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful and rare mid 19th century Bear Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene. ( France 1810-1879). He

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Hunting Dog and Pheasant Sculpture on Marble Base Signed PJ Mene
Vintage French Hunting Dog and Pheasant Sculpture on Marble Base Signed PJ Mene

Vintage French Hunting Dog and Pheasant Sculpture on Marble Base Signed PJ Mene

By P.J. Mêne

Located in Dallas, TX

! Weight 57 pounds. Signed J. P. Mene on the base. Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879), was a French sculptor and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

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Find many varieties of an authentic p j mene available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and marble, every p j mene was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect p j mene — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A p j mene is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Art Nouveau and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one p j mene that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Jules Mêne, Agathon Léonard and Nymphenburg Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.

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