Bronze proof with brown patina, representing a “Grazing Goat”, wearing a bell around its neck, by the sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879).
Pierre-Jules Mêne is one of the leading figures of the French Animal School, unanimously recognized for the perfection of his productions.
Sculpture signed “PJMÊNE” in hollow, on the richly chiseled naturalist terrace.
Old edition sculpture, second part of the period XIX th century.
Perfect condition of conversation and patina.

Dimensions: 15 cm x 25 cm x 10 cm

Pierre – Jules Mêne (1810-1879)

Pierre-Jules Mêne is a French sculptor, born March 25, 1810 in Paris, city where he died May 20, 1879.

He is considered one of the main representatives of animal sculpture in the XIXth century.
Pierre-Jules Mêne, produced numerous animal sculptures, particularly popular during the Second Empire, like Antoine – Louis Barye, Auguste Caïn, Pierre Louis Rouillard and later, François Pompon.

PJ Mêne specialized in small bronzes, and did not produce work for public statuary.
His animal subjects have enjoyed great popular success.
Exclusive publisher of his works, the perfection of his productions is widely recognized.
He reveals himself, with Antoine-Louis Barye, as the one whose success has been the most constant, and over the longest period.

Pierre – Jules Mêne appears to be one of the best wax practitioners of his time.