Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879) - Sculpture

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.

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