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shipping & handling:
Europe FREE / Overseas EURO 150.-
DUE TO WEIGHT (27.11 pounds)!
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION:
ORIGIN OF MANUFACTORY: FRENCH BRONZE MANUFACTORY
THE ITEM IS ABSOLUTELY AUTHENTIC /
IT ISN'T A FAKE OR LATER REPRODUCTION /
I GUARANTEE YOU THIS FACT!
This REMARKABLE BRONZE OF ANIMAL FIGURINE is a VERY FINE EXAMPLE of FRENCH BRONZE MANUFACTURING (AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED) !
DATING: manufactured circa 1843 - 50
MATERIAL: SOLID BRONZE / GRAY-WHITE MARBLE
TECHNIQUE OF MANUFACTURE: BRONZE / CASTING TECHNIQUE /
patinated bronze with brown patina
SCULPTOR: PIERRE JULES MÊNE (1810 - 1877)
The sculptor was the most successful Animalier sculptor of his time although he never attended any of the prestigious art schools and was for the most part a self-taught artist. By 1837 Mêne had established the first of his many foundries where he would cast all of his own bronzes throughout his successful career. His first exhibit was at the Salon of 1838 of a Dog and Fox which he cast in bronze. Mêne continued to exhibit at the annual Salons, submitting one or more models e very year throughout his lifetime.
Mêne won several medals at the annual Salon as well as being awarded First Class Medals at the London Exhibitions of 1855 and 1861. His favorite subjects were horses | next to horses Mêne modeled many sculptures of dogs, domestic animals and equestrian groups of both racing and hunting. It is estimated that he modeled over 150 different subjects during his lifetime. His bronzes were widely sold through Europe and America and he experienced great success in his business. In 1861 Mêne was awarded the Cross of the Legion d'Honneur in recognition for his contributions to art. His bronzes, as well as those of his son in law Auguste Cain, were cast with the highest quality, detail, and workmanship, literally setting a new standard that all other foundries tried to meet. Mêne cast his works in large editions but took personal care and diligence to make sure that all of the models and casts were kept in perfect condition throughout the edition so that even the last bronze cast in an edition was just as sharp and detailed as the first one that was produced.
SUBJECT: STAG BROWSING (CONSUMING LEAVES OF A TREE)
the stag strains upwards to browse foliage from a tree
This FINEST BRONZE FIGURINE
is made with greatest skill; it is of
STUNNING LIVELINESS (the details are amazingly sculptured) !
MADE OF EXCELLENT HEAVY BRONZE | THE FIGURINE IS ATTACHED TO OBLONG
GREY-WHITE MARBLE BASE | SIGNED AT BOTTOM: PJ MENE
MEASURES:
BASE: 16.4 x 8.0 inches
TOTAL HEIGHT: 15.2 inches
WEIGHT: 12.3kg | 27.11 lb (pounds)
EXCELLENT CONDITION / there aren't any damages existing
GERMAN DESCRIPTION:
MANUFACTURE:
FRANCE
IT IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF FRENCH BRONZE ART
19. CENTURY | OF THE FINEST QUALITY !
DATING:
around 1843 - 50
MATERIAL:
SOLID BRONZE / GREY-WHITE MARBLE
TECHNOLOGY:
BRONZE MODELING / CASTING TECHNOLOGY / patinated bronze (brown patina)
SCULPTOR:
PIERRE JULES MÊNE (1810 - 1877)
The sculptor was the most successful animal modeler of his time, although he had never attended one of the prestigious art schools of his era - one could even call him self-taught. In 1837, Mêne founded the first of his many foundries, where he cast his bronzes throughout his successful career. His first exhibition was at the Salon of 1838 (Hund und fuchs ), which he executed in bronze. Mêne continued his exhibition activity continuously, creating new models every year. The artist won numerous medals at annual salons, even in London in 1855 and 1861. His favorite subjects were horses Mêne also modeled several sculptures of dogs, domestic animals and groups of horses (horse racing and hunts).
It is estimated that the artist worked on over 150 different models during his life. His bronzes were sold throughout Europe and America and he achieved great fame throughout his life. In 1861, Mêne even became a knight of the Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor) in recognition of his artistic achievements. His bronzes, and also these of his son-in-law Auguste Cain, were always cast in the best quality, with optimal attention to detail - yes, the sculptures even set a new standard in bronze art
19. century.
Mêne cast his work in numerous series, but he always personally monitored the quality of the models to ensure that all his sculptures left the foundry in perfect condition, so that the last cast in a series always had the same quality as the first molding had.
THEME: DEER GRAZING (THE STRETCHING ANIMAL EATS LEAVES OF A TREE)
This FINEST BRONZE SCULPTURE is made with the greatest artistry; she is from
GREAT VIBRANTITY (the details are captured admirably)!
MADE FROM HEAVY SOLID BRONZE | THE FIGURE STANDS ON AN OBLONG BASE MADE OF GRAY AND WHITE MARBLE | SIGNED ON THE FLOOR: PJ MENE
DIMENSIONS:
BASE: 41 x 20 cm
TOTAL HEIGHT: 38 cm
WEIGHT: 12.3 kg | 27.11 lb (pounds)
EXCELLENT CONDITION / NO DAMAGE EXISTENT!
DANGER:
THIS ITEM IS AN ORIGINAL ANTIQUE FRENCH BRONZE - ANIMAL FIGURE / OF COURSE IT IS NOT A COPY, REPRODUCTION OR FAKE -
I GUARANTEE YOU FOR AUTHENTICITY: WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR BID!
THANK YOU !
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