Sculpture - Marly , The Pointing Dog By Pierre-jules Mêne (1810–1879) - Bronze
Artist: Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Bronze sculpture with a brown patina , depicting a hunting dog of the Braque breed named "Marly" , by the famous animal sculptor , Pierre - Jules Mêne (1810–1879).
The "Marly Braque", was exhibited for the first time, at the 1867 Salon .
The dog is depicted in a pointing stance , with its front paw raised , it is frozen in place , gazing toward the horizon on the lookout for prey .
Its senses are on high alert , thanks to its sense of smell , it detects its prey without even seeing it .
Sculpture signed "P.J.MÊNE" in intaglio , on the naturalistic base adorned with vegetation .
Antique bronze , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
Very good condition and patina .
Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Pierre - Jules Mene , 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 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 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 practitioners of his time .
The "Marly Braque", was exhibited for the first time, at the 1867 Salon .
The dog is depicted in a pointing stance , with its front paw raised , it is frozen in place , gazing toward the horizon on the lookout for prey .
Its senses are on high alert , thanks to its sense of smell , it detects its prey without even seeing it .
Sculpture signed "P.J.MÊNE" in intaglio , on the naturalistic base adorned with vegetation .
Antique bronze , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
Very good condition and patina .
In the work of Pierre-Jules Mêne , the dog is the beloved and cherished animal , studied and depicted more than any other .
While hunting is the central theme of his work , the dog is its defining element par excellence .
In animal sculpture , P.J. Mêne is the artist who has left us the greatest number of canine works , all perfectly rendered in a realistic style and depicted with an artistic authenticity and anatomical precision that will stand the test of time .
Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Pierre - Jules Mene , 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 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 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 practitioners of his time .
1 600 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 29.5 cm
Height: 20.7 cm
Depth: 10.5 cm
Reference (ID): 1798444
Availability: In stock
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