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French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Ibrahim, Arabian Stallion by Pierre J. Mene

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PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Ibrahim - Cheval Arabe Ramené d'Egypte no. 2" Sand-cast bronze with medium-brown patina and red undertones Signed in base "P.J. MÊNE" and titled along front edge "IBRAHIM" Atelier cast circa 1860 7 3/4" H x 3 1/4" D x 9" W A fine atelier casting of Ibrahim - Cheval Arabe Ramené d'Egypte no. 2 by Pierre Jules Mene depicting the Arabian stallion winner of the French Derby. Originally modeled in 1843 and exhibited at Salon the same year, this study of Ibrahim was Mene's first major equestrian subject and proved to be his most successful. In light of the immediate demand for the model, both in France and in the English market, Ibrahim was offered in 3 sizes from Mêne's atelier in his 1846 catalogue as Étalon arabe (dit Ibrahim): no. 1 at 31.7 cm x 38 cm x 13.5 cm, no. 2 at 20 cm x 22.5 cm x 8 cm and no. 3 in 11 cm x 13 cm. These were cast by Mêne through his death and by his son-in-law Auguste Cain through 1908, thereafter being cast by Barbedienne and offered in their catalogues of 1894 for 80 francs and in 1901 for 50 francs. The present example was sand-cast circa 1860 on a loosely naturalistic free-form oblong base with rounded corners, the stallion affixed through the base using early slotted machined screws from the underside. Much of the detail in the model is captured directly from the mold. These details have been finished with crisp tooling, hand-filing and chasing throughout which distinguish the surface beautifully. Veins running throughout his face, along his belly and the length of his legs are well-developed. The front edge is cold-stamped with the title IBRAHIM and the front corner it is signed "P.J. MÊNE". Literary references: Pierre-Jules Mêne, Catalogue Raisonné, M. Poletti and A. Richarme, 2007, p. 61-63 Art Bronzes, Michael Forrest, 1988, p. 182, f. 3.55 Condition Report: Original patina. Light rubbing wear to raised elements, including the nose, edges of the base and the back hip. Surface carefully cleaned and sealed in wax; a fine presentation. ref. 603LRF23P About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:
Pierre Jules Mêne (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Style:
Romantic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1860
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Original patina. Light rubbing wear to raised elements, including the nose, edges of the base and the back hip. Surface carefully cleaned and sealed in wax; a fine presentation.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 603LRF23P1stDibs: LU1059050405022