"Sculpture - Grazing Goat , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Bronze"
Bronze proof with brown patina , representing a "Grazing Goat" , wearing a bell around its neck , by the sculptor Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879) .Pierre - Jules Mêne is one of the leaders of the French Animal School , unanimously recognized for the perfection of his productions .
Sculpture signed "P.J.MÊNE" in hollow , on the richly chiseled naturalist terrace .
Sculpture of old edition , period second part of the 19th century .
Perfect condition of conversation and patina .
Dimensions : 15 cm x 25 cm x 10 cm
Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Pierre - Jules Mêne is a French sculptor , born on March 25 , 1810 in Paris , the 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 Mene 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 Mêne 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 Mêne appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time .
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