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Beautiful BRONZE OF COCK & HEN PIGEONS signed Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1879)

$2,348.36
£1,747.88
€1,960
CA$3,216.67
A$3,577.64
CHF 1,868.13
MX$43,536.04
NOK 23,858.88
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DKK 14,920.80
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Beautiful bronze of cock and hen pigeons signed Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1879). The piece displaying a muted bronze patina over fine and intricate detail. One of the most appealing of Mêne's sculptures that I have seen. Height 11cm. The piece is in excellent condition and is considered to be an original work produced by Mene himself during his lifetime. Pierre-Jules Mêne was a French sculptor and animal artist and is considered one of the greatest pioneers of animal sculpture in the 19th century.
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    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Diameter: 3.55 in (9 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
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  • Seller Location:
    TEYJAT, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9098238910552

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