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French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Rabbit and Pheasant” by Pierre Jules Mene

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PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Plaque Lièvre et Faisan" (1850) Sand-cast patinated bronze engraved signature "P.J. MÊNE 1850" probably posthumously cast circa 1880 Item # 311WIP09A A finely cast example of Mêne's hunting group "Plaque of a Hare and Pheasant" originally modeled in 1850, the present cast is likely a lifetime example, though perhaps was cast under the direction of Auguste Cain just after Mêne's death. The ciseling and engraving work are very fine throughout and the reverse presents with early joinery associated with the 1870s, a cast that features slotted screws that were ground down affixing the sand-cast elements from the reverse. This plaque was often retailed within a molded hardwood frame to allow for a tidy presentation, but if this particular example was ever in a frame is unknown as there is no rubbing or oxidization match-ups that would suggest a frame. The model was released by Mêne from his personal foundry in 1850 and continues to be included in Cain's catalog when he was casting for the benefit of Julie Mêne in 1901 where it was offered as Plaque lièvre et faisan (nature morte encadrée) for 55 francs. It was still being cast by Susse Freres in their 1908 catalogue, where they offered it with the hardwood frame for 70 francs. Artist Listings & Bibliography: *. Pierre-Jules Mêne: Catalogue Raisonne, Poletti & Richarme, 2007, p. 200, cat. NM 8, ill. 265 Measurements: 12" H x 6 1/2" W x 1" D Condition Report: Rabbit forepaw is missing. Two tiny holes drilled in the upper for mounting the plaque. Trace discoloration to the patina. Carefully cleaned and sealed in conservator's grade wax. Unframed - these often were sold with a molded hardwood frame, which may have been separated from the model at one point - the two tiny holes would likely have been covered by the edges of the frame. A fine presentation. 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.

Dimensions:

Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Romantic (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880