French Bronze Hunter and Dog Statue by PJ Mene Bloodhound Casting
– You are viewing a wonderful bronze casting showing a man walking his dog
– The piece is by PJ Mene and this is a later recasting from the original
– Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1877) was the most prolific animal sculptor of his time and worked in Paris, France
– He was famous for his naturalistic representations of all creatures from the animal kingdom, particularly with horses as can be seen here
– This is a later recasting from the original
– Mene has really caught the beauty and poise to the scene with great skill. Check out details like the muscletone to the dog
and the way the mans clothes have been rendered, not to mention his facial expression. – Come view these in our Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London
– Offered in great shape ready for home use right away
– We can ship to anywhere in the world – please get in touch for a shipping quote
– Please let us know if you have any other questions
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