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“Panting Fox” ‘1847’ Atelier Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene

Name: “Panting Fox” ‘1847’ Atelier Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene
Brand: Pierre Jules Mêne
Rating: 4.9 (42 reviews)

$3,950List Price

About the Item

This remarkable bronze by Pierre Jules Méne and a testament to the quality of output his foundry was capable of. The precision and jeweler grade chiseling and finishing evident in the model is of very fine quality. The figure is compelling, the wily and aggressive nature of the fox is beautifully captured with muscles strained and taught, nervous features and a curiosity in his eyes without a trace of anthropomorphism, the handsome creature maintaining a cautious prone stance - in a moments notice, he can quickly spring in the opposite direction and disappear, his center of gravity leveled over his haunches. The rare model is the stand-alone version of the fox used in Mene's cast of two hounds cornering a fox. It is a delightful atelier cast from Mene's own foundry, signed in the mold prior to casting "P.J. Mene 1847", a reference to the year the work was modeled, though this cast is likely closer to 1860s. The underside has a light gilt wash, the feet tapped and affixed with four slotted screws (one missing, one inaccessible due to being covered in foundry wash) with a single threaded post and nut for affixing to a base if desired. References and literature: Animals in Bronze, Christopher Payne, p. 247 (present model pictured and discussed; dimensions noted for total length at 10 3/4" or 27 cm) Bronzes of the Nineteenth Century: Dictionary of Sculptors, Pierre Kjellberg, p. 484 (present model pictured and discussed; dimensions noted at 11 x 22 cm) Measurements: 10 1/2" L (total length; base length is 8 3/4" or 22 cm) x 4" D x 4 1/2" H.

Creator:
Pierre Jules Mêne (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1860
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some patina wear around the date, tip of the fox's nose and edges of the base. Missing one screw from the underside. Overall exceptional condition.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 001RZH20Q | Silla, ltd.1stDibs: LU1059018098602

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