Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879) - Sculpture, Famille de renard - 18 cm - Patinated bronze
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful and important bronze animal group with a brown patina representing a family of foxes, a work after the famous French animal sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879).
The model is known under the title:
« Family of foxes »
and also under the name:
« Vixen and her cubs »
This is a model created in 1847, particularly sought after among Pierre-Jules Mêne’s animal compositions.
The sculpture bears on the base a clearly legible signature and date:
« P.J. MENE. 1847 »
The scene presents a vixen surrounded by several cubs in different poses. The composition is especially lively, with a very beautiful sculptural work on the fur, expressions, paws, ears and the rocky ground.
The quality of the casting is remarkable, with many very fine details and a lovely old brown patina naturally showing lighter nuances on the protruding parts.
The underside of the sculpture shows a hollow casting with traditional internal joints and fixings, compatible with an antique casting.
Characteristics
Artist: Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Title: Family of foxes
Other known title: Vixen and her cubs
Material: bronze
Patina: nuanced brown
Signature: P.J. MENE
Date inscribed: 1847
Length: 32.5 cm
Width: 18 cm
Height: 17.3 cm
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Beautiful old patina with wear and natural nuances corresponding to the age of the sculpture.
Possible small signs of age, oxidation or handling visible in the photographs.
No major restorations visually observed.
The numerous photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of the condition, the casting quality, the patina and the details of the sculpture.
Note
The date 1847 corresponds to the model date shown in the signature. The exact dating of the casting itself is not guaranteed and would require physical expertise.
Very fine collectible piece for enthusiasts of nineteenth-century French animal bronzes, by Pierre-Jules Mêne or scenes of hunting and nature.
Very beautiful and important bronze animal group with a brown patina representing a family of foxes, a work after the famous French animal sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879).
The model is known under the title:
« Family of foxes »
and also under the name:
« Vixen and her cubs »
This is a model created in 1847, particularly sought after among Pierre-Jules Mêne’s animal compositions.
The sculpture bears on the base a clearly legible signature and date:
« P.J. MENE. 1847 »
The scene presents a vixen surrounded by several cubs in different poses. The composition is especially lively, with a very beautiful sculptural work on the fur, expressions, paws, ears and the rocky ground.
The quality of the casting is remarkable, with many very fine details and a lovely old brown patina naturally showing lighter nuances on the protruding parts.
The underside of the sculpture shows a hollow casting with traditional internal joints and fixings, compatible with an antique casting.
Characteristics
Artist: Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879)
Title: Family of foxes
Other known title: Vixen and her cubs
Material: bronze
Patina: nuanced brown
Signature: P.J. MENE
Date inscribed: 1847
Length: 32.5 cm
Width: 18 cm
Height: 17.3 cm
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Beautiful old patina with wear and natural nuances corresponding to the age of the sculpture.
Possible small signs of age, oxidation or handling visible in the photographs.
No major restorations visually observed.
The numerous photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of the condition, the casting quality, the patina and the details of the sculpture.
Note
The date 1847 corresponds to the model date shown in the signature. The exact dating of the casting itself is not guaranteed and would require physical expertise.
Very fine collectible piece for enthusiasts of nineteenth-century French animal bronzes, by Pierre-Jules Mêne or scenes of hunting and nature.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Artist
Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879)
Title of artwork
Famille de renard
Signature
Signed
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Height
18 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
32 cm
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