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French 19th Century Equestrian Bronze Sculpture after Pierre-Jules Mêne

$17,185.51
£12,500
€14,704.75
CA$23,527.83
A$26,358.76
CHF 13,719.71
MX$320,999.24
NOK 174,770.81
SEK 164,584.79
DKK 109,769.07
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About the Item

An equestrian sculpture after Pierre-Jules Mêne A naturalistic, carefully detailed and beautifully patinated bronze model of a jockey on his galloping horse, the realistic topographical base signed "P. J. Mêne." French, circa 1875 Pierre-Jules Mêne A pupil of Rene Compaire, Mêne (1810-1879) began exhibiting at the Paris Salon of 1838, winning numerous medals, including First Class Medals in 1852 & 1861. He was made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1861.
  • Similar to:
    Pierre-Jules Mene (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Sporting Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 93631stDibs: LU954717612882

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