Pierre-Jules MENE (1810 - 1870) (after) - Arabian mare (Nedj - Lot 38

Pierre-Jules MENE (1810 - 1870) (after) - Arabian mare (Nedjibé), 1855 Bronze sculpture, later cast Signed 28 x 46 x 19 cm Bibliography: Catalogue raisonné Poletti Richarme, page 85, reference CHE 29 Note: Jules Mêne was a 19th-century French animal sculptor renowned for his moving, realistic depictions of horses. His sculptures captured not only the physical beauty of horses, but also their natural grace and dynamic energy. Mêne was known for his exceptional technical mastery, rendering every anatomical detail with remarkable precision. His works are eternal testaments to his talent for capturing the very essence of these majestic animals through bronze, creating an enduring legacy in animal art.