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Bronze Sculpture "The Arab Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene

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"The Arab Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene The finely cast and planished bronze, depicting a falconer walking on a naturalistic ground, with a hare at his feet, the falcon on a hand held mount, is decorated with gilt highlights, signed by the maker and dated 1873. Paris, circa 1875 Literature: Benezit, Editions Grund 1976, Volume 7 Harold Berman ‘Bronzes and Founders 1800-1930’ (5 Volumes) published Abage 1977 Provenance: Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879) A pupil of Rene Compaire, Mene began exhibiting at the Paris Salon of 1838, winning numerous medals, including First Class Medals in 1852 & 1861. He was made a Chevalier of the Legion d’honneur in 1861.
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    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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    circa 1875
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    London, GB
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    Seller: 77491stDibs: LU95471016592
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