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

Name: French Bronze Sculpture “Cheval Libre” (Free Horse) after Pierre Jules Méne
Brand: Pierre Jules Mêne
Price: 7800 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

PIERRE JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Cheval Libre no. 1" (The Free Horse) Sand-cast and patinated bronze cast signature "P.J. MÊNE" atelier Mêne-Cain, cast circa 1900 Item # 308KNM08Q Cast from an early mold with brilliant surface texture captured directly from the wax and transferred to the bronze, the present example is an atelier Mêne-Cain cast circa 1879-1908. It features a lively surface that is finished in a very dark brown patina with reddish undertones, the darker chemical patina being captured in the slashes and cuts of the sculptor's stylus that remain captured throughout the flesh of the stallion. It remains in an exquisite state of preservation throughout with the original patina sealed under a glowing wax layer. The underside shows the horse joined thorugh the base with large threaded rods tightened with torch-cut nuts. The model is listed in Mêne's catalogue as no. 39 and it is an individual portrait of the stallion separated out from his most celebrated L'Accolade with some slight alterations to the horse's pose make the figure more appropriate as a stand-alone work. The dramatic pose is highly Romantic and reminiscent of the posturing and composition found in the brilliant equestrian portrait paintings of Edwin Landseer, Mêne's contemporary. For similar examples at auction see: * Christie's, New York, 8 December 2005, lot 52 [achieved $ 7,800 USD] * Christie's, London, 8 December 2007, lot 104 [achieved 8750 GBP, the 2.03 exchange rate at time of sale resulting in an approximate sale price of $ 17,700 USD] * Koller Auction, Zurich, Switzerland, 5 December 2012, lot 1874, achieved 12,600 CHF (approx. $ 13,700 USD at the time of sale) Artist Listings & Bibliography: *. Pierre Jules Mêne, Catalogue Raisonne, Poletti & Richarme, 2007, fig. CHE15, p. 73, ill. 65 * The Animaliers: The Animal Sculptors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, James Mackay, 1973, p. 73-78 * Les Animaliers, Jane Horswell, 1971, p. 164 * Bronzes of the 19th Century: A Dictionary of Sculptors, Pierre Kjellberg, p. 469-486, present cast illustrated p. 478 Measurements: 12 1/4" H x 15 1/4" W x 6 5/8" D Condition Report: Good original patina preserved under conservator's wax, polished and a very fine presentation. A few points of relief, including the ribs on the back, light wear around the edges of the base, rubbed relief to raised elements. 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: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)

Style:

Romantic (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1900

Condition:

Good original patina preserved under conservator's wax, polished and a very fine presentation. A few points of relief, including the ribs on the back, light wear around the edges of the base, rubbed relief to raised elements.

Seller Location:

Shippensburg, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: 308KNM08Q1stDibs: LU1059036530632

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