"Bronze Pj Mene"
We present this small animal bronze by Pierre Jules MENE, representing a deer, signed on the terrace. The particularity is that it is a miniature bronze (not common) and very hard to find. Good state of conservation, nice patina. However, part of the wood on the right side of the head must be missing. Often the bronzes of MENE were published after his death (1810 - 1879) but this one was melted when he was still alive and active. Pierre Jules MENE is one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the 19th century with BARYE, FRATIN, etc. (E) 
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