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Pierre Jules Mene Bronze Sculptures of Hunting Dogs
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a P.J.Mene patinated bronze sculptures of a pair of hunting dogs. He is considered one of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture by P.J Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Late 19th century French bronze sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene.
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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture by P.J Mene
French Bronze Sculpture by P.J Mene
H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Bronze Sculpture "The Arab Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
"The Arab Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene The finely cast and planished bronze, depicting a
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Pierre Jules Mene, French Bronze “Ibrahim” Equestrian Horse Sculpture
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pierre Jules Mene, 1810 Paris until 1879, 'Ibrahim', bronze sculpture, brown aeruginous,standing
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century bronze Sculpture of Whippet by Pierre Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century bronze Sculpture of Whippet by Pierre Jules Mene on green marble base. Beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Strolling Fox” after Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 Renard Debout Sand-cast and patinated bronze signed in cast
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mene, bronze hunting Dogs, circa 1880
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Brighton, Sussex
19th Century bronze group depicting three hunting dogs ferreting. Have a good original patination
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mene, bronze hunting Dogs, circa 1880
Mene, bronze hunting Dogs, circa 1880
H 8.27 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in
“Browsing Stag” 1843 Antique French Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MENE" Item # 011TEQ14P Offered in Mêne's 1846 catalog as Cerf
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture “Cheval Libre” (Free Horse) after Pierre Jules Méne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
bronze cast signature "P.J. MÊNE" atelier Mêne-Cain, cast circa 1900 Item # 308KNM08Q Cast from an
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Huntsman with His Hounds Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene, 1869
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning large Huntsman with his hounds bronze sculpture by PJ Mene 1869
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Prancing Greyhound Bronze by Pierre Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne, P.J. Mêne
Located in Garnerville, NY
lost-wax castings of his sculptures in bronze. Although mostly self-taught, Mene was encouraged by
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Antique 1860s French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Rare Atelier French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fox Hunt” by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Renard" (The Fox Hunt) Sand-cast patinated bronze
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Antique 19th Century Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Dog with Rabbit by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
bronze signed to base "P.J. MÊNE" circa 1880, atelier Mêne-Cain (1879-1908) Item # 308LBW06P A
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Atelier Bronze Sculpture of "Giselle" Whippet Dog by Pierre Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Giselle" Study of a Whippet with Ball Patinated bronze an
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dog by Pierre Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Limier" (1869) Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pierre Jules Mene Bronze Sitting Hound, c1860
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Mid 19th Century Pierre Jules Mene Bronze Sitting Hound, c1860 Additional information: Date
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Equestrian Bronze, Seated Jockey, P.J. Mene
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 19th century equestrian bronze of a jockey on horseback by Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Fox Hunting, bronze by P J Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage patinated bronze sculpture presents a detailed beautifully depiction of two hound dogs
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fox Hunting, bronze by P J Mene
Fox Hunting, bronze by P J Mene
H 10.5 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Cast Bronze Lion Sculptures with Marble Tops After P.J. Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of cast bronze lion sculptures with marble tops after P.J. Mene. These spectacular
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Era Pierre Jules "P.J." Mene 1810-1879 Bronze Greyhound Sculptures
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful pair of bronze greyhound sculptures on marble created by sculptor Pierre Jules Mene
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of hunting Dogs by Pierre-Jules Mêne circa 1870
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
sculpture, Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879), who created his own foundry the same year that he first
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Antique 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Stallion Sculpture on Marble Base, Signed P.J. Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in New York, NY
This stunning stylized bronze stallion sculpture was realized in France by the renowned sculptor
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pierre Jules Mene French Bronze Sculpture of "Spanish Griffon Dog Seizing a Duck
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Griffon Seizing a Duck) Patinated bronze Signed in naturalistic base "P.J. MENE" Conceived 1848, a fine
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Exceptional Bronze Draft Horse by Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
portraying. Next to horses, Mêne modeled many sculptures of dogs, both at work and at play. He created bronze
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Fine Pierre Mêne Patinated Bronze of A Berber and His Falcon
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in New York, NY
PIERRE JULES MÊNE French, (1810–1877) A Berber and His Falcon Patinated bronze, Signed
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Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Greyhound Bronze by P.J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century greyhound hard bronze patina by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) dimension: 13 cm high
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

P.J. Mene The Hunt Scene Large Bronze Sculpture Pierre Jules Statue Horse Dogs
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Hunt Scene by P.J. Mene large bronze sculpture statue horse and dogs. Item features signed to
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pierre Jules Mene Spaniel Capturing a Duck Bronze
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879). Original cast circa 1850 Chien épagneul-griffon attrapant un canard
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Antique 1850s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Dynamic Bronze Statue of a Falconer by Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879)
Located in New York, NY
, 1810-1879) Material: bronze signed P.J. Mene Dimensions: 29 H x 30 W x 12 D
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) was one of the foremost animalier sculptors of the 19th Century, and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculture Hares by Pierre-Jules Mène
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined small bronze sculpture with a group of hares. Accurate anatomical proportions. With the
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Antique 1860s French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculture Hares by Pierre-Jules Mène
19th Century Bronze Sculture Hares by Pierre-Jules Mène
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H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Pierre Jules Mene Bronze, "Chien Braque a La Feuille"
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) Chien Braque a la Feuille Bronze with brown patina 9.5
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Antique 1860s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique P.J. Mene Signed French Bronze Sculpture of a Panting Dog Tied to a Post
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sculpture was done by the well known P.J. Mene of France, and dates to approximately
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Hunting Dog Pointer Bronze Animal P.J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century Hunting dog probably a pointer. Animal bronze by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Greyhound with Ball in Bronze by Pierre-Jules Mène '1810-1879'
By P.J. Mêne
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Greyhound with Ball in Bronze by Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879) This delightful greyhound has
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century "The Goat" Animal Bronze by P. J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
Late 19th century "The Goat" animal bronze by P. J Mêne.
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
. Condition: Excellent Original Condition. circa: 1850 Materials: Bronze. Book Ref Pierre-Jules Mêne
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Antique 1850s French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Greyhound and Pekingese Bronze Salon Dogs P. J Mène
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century greyhound and Pekingese patinated bronze salon dog medal by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Sculpture of Two Fighting Elks by P.J. Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Late 19th Century bronze sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) captures a riveting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Beautiful BRONZE OF COCK & HEN PIGEONS signed Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1879)
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Beautiful bronze of cock and hen pigeons signed Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1879). The piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Horse in the Paddock: Bronze Proof by Pierre-Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in New York, NY
animal sculpture during the nineteenth century, Mêne's mastery is palpable in every meticulously crafted
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Djinn" by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine French Animaliers bronze study of a stallion standing behind a post and rail fence
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Djinn" by P J Mêne
"Djinn" by P J Mêne
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dayton, OH
his bronze sculptures in his own foundry. Career The Accolade by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1851)—iron
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Late 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque
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Late 20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze 'Valet De Limier', Pierre Jules Méne, c.1879
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French patinated bronze by Pierre Jules Méne (French, 1810-1871), of 'Valet de
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Biche Buvant" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Jules Mêne is probably the best known of the French Animaliers School and his bronzes are today among
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Chasse à la Perdrix' by Pierre-Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
: Bronze Book Ref Pierre-Jules Mêne Catalogue Raisonée Page no. 53 About P J Mene, French
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Antique 1850s French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Deux Lapins" By Pierre-Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
contemplating the innate grace and beauty of his sculpture. Beginning in 1838 Mêne worked at his own foundry
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Copper-Electrotype Sculpture “Chien Braque”, Pierre-Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Braque Suet no. 1" Patinated copper-electrotype
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Copper

19th Century "The Gazelle Of The Desert" Animal Bronze P. J. Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century "The desert gazelle" animal bronze P. J. Mêne inscription of the same name on the edge
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Anamilier Bronze Entitled "Greyhound and King Charles Spaniel" by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
P.J.Mene is probably the best known of the French Animaliers School and his bronzes are today among the
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Antique 1870s Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Chien Et Pigeon" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
: Atelier Mêne Circa: 1870 Materials: Bronze Book reference: P J Mêne Catalogue Raisonné Page No
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Anamilier Bronze Entitled "Ewe And Lamb" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
beauty of his sculpture. Beginning in 1838 Mêne worked at his own foundry, casting first his own works
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Antique 1870s Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Chien et Pigeon' by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
drawing and began creating small sculptures. Mêne rapidly became one the most successful and popular
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Antique 1870s French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Orientalist Silvered Bronze Group of "The Falconer", P.J. Mene 19th C.
By P.J. Mêne
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th century Silvered Bronze Group of "The Falconer", Signed P.J. Mene. This silvered
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Antique 1850s French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Group of Ducks in Patinated Bronze Medal of P. J Mène
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century group of ducks in patinated bronze medal of P. J Mène, 19th century. Signature on the
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Cane with Its 6 Animal Bronze Ducklings by P.J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century cane with its 6 animal bronze ducklings by P.J Mêne. Brown patina. Number 33 on the
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Study "Lièvre au Repos" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
"Lièvre au Repos" by Pierre Jules Mêne An entrancing mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of an
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Group With Brown Patina Mare And Her Foal By Pierre Jules Mène
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Pierre-Jules Mène Paris (1810 - 1879) Jument et son poulain à la corbeille d'avoine Très beau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th c. French Bronze Hunting Group "Chasse au Lapin" by P.J. Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in New York, NY
Signed by nineteenth century French sculptor P.J. Mene, this patinated bronze sculptural group is
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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Mene Bronze Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mene bronze sculpture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of mene bronze sculpture — often made from bronze, metal and marble — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of mene bronze sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of mene bronze sculpture, designed in the Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of mene bronze sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Jules Mêne and Agathon Léonard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mene Bronze Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of mene bronze sculpture start at $300 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $3,232.

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Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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Questions About Mene Bronze Sculpture
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
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    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

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