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Pierre-Jules Mene, Original Bronze Sculpture, Arabian Mare & Foal, Signed

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Pierre-Jules Mene, Original Bronze Sculpture, Arabian Mare & Foal, Signed
Jument Arabe et Son Poulain (Arabian Mare and her Foal) is a finely modeled bronze group depicting an Arab mare tenderly nuzzling and guiding her spirited foal, mounted on a stepped marble and onyx base with a gilt name plaque. The work captures Mene's celebrated ability to combine anatomical precision with emotional warmth, rendering the fluid motion and delicate interplay between mother and offspring in exquisite detail. The rich, warm patina enhances the sculptural depth, from the taut musculature of the mare to the playful yet tentative gesture of the foal. Pierre-Jules Mene was one of the most renowned animalier sculptors of the 19th century, famed for his intimate portrayals of horses, dogs, and other animals. Self-taught and highly skilled in the lost-wax casting method, Mene won critical acclaim at the Paris Salon and became a central figure in the French Animalier School. His works were prized by collectors across Europe and America, admired for their lifelike energy and poetic charm. J P Mene carved on bronze.

Artist: After Pierre-Jules Mene (French 1810-1879)
Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: Approximately 21.25"L x 10"W x 13"H
Country of Origin: France

Condition: Age related wear.