Pierre Jules Mene Large bronze statue Horse w 145 cm

Description

Pierre Jules Mene was a French born sculptor 25. March 1810 in Paris, where he died 20. May 1879. He was one of the main representatives of animal sculpture for 19. century France. He often collaborated with his father-in-law, August Cain (1821 – 1894). He started working with his father as a metal turner, then he worked on porcelain until he switched to bronze. from within 1837 he was already casting in his own foundry. His works are included in major collections of museums and galleries around the world. This statue was created in 20. century after his example. It is signed on the underside of the hoof. A heavy, massive marble plinth was additionally made for the statue. Dimensions: total height 121 cm, height without pedestal 110,5 cm, width 145 cm, depth 44,5 cm