Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Lot 32

Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) Norman mare alone Model created in 1868; P.-J. Mêne workshop circa 1870 Bronze with shaded brown patina Signed and dated "P.J. MÊNE 1868" on the terrace Bears a label "Exposition Publique / F. BARBEDIENNE / 30, Boulevd. Poissonnière / BRONZE D'ART / ET D'AMEUBLEMENT" on the underside. H. 42.5 x W. 49.5 x D. 17.9 cm La Jument Normande seule, a figure from the group Jument Normande et son colain (Norman Mare and Foal), became an independent work and was a great success. The supple modeling reveals the sculptor's mature impressionist style. Related literature Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Pierre-Jules Mêne, catalog raisonné, Paris, Univers du Bronze, 2007, model listed under no. CHE 31, p. 87.