Sculpture - The Walking Deer , Pierre-jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze

Bronze proof with a nuanced brown patina , representing a walking deer , by the animal sculptor Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810 - 1879) .
Through this sculpture, the sculptor highlights the majestic and imposing aspect of the deer .
The animal bronzes of Pierre - Jules Mêne are all perfectly treated in a realistic manner , and represented with an artistic truth and an anatomical rigor which will not weaken over the years .
Signature of the sculptor "P.J.MÊNE" , in hollow on the naturalist terrace , richly chiseled , decorated with foliage .
Sculpture of old edition , period second part of the XIX th century .
Very good state of conservation and patina .

Dimensions : 17 cm x 16 cm x 10 cm

Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)

Pierre - Jules Mêne , is a French sculptor , born March 25 , 1810 in Paris , city where he died on May 20 1879 .

He is considered to be one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the 19th century .
Pierre - Jules Mêne produced many animal sculptures , particularly in vogue under the Second Empire, like Antoine-Louis Barye , Auguste Caïn , Pierre Louis Rouillard and , later , François Pompon .

P.J Mene specialized in small bronzes, and did not produce work for public statuary .
His animal subjects have enjoyed great popular success .
Exclusive publisher of his works , the perfection of his productions is widely recognized .
He reveals himself , with Antoine - Louis Barye , as the one whose success has been the most constant , and this over the longest period .

Pierre - Jules Mene appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time .