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Pierre-Jules Mêne French, 1810-1879
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre-Jules Mêne
- The Arab Falconer
- signed: P.J. MENE and numbered 502
- bronze, dark brown patina
Condition
There is minor wear to the patina consistent with age, otherwise the condition is very good.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The original wax model was exhibited at the Salon of 1873 entitled Chasse au faucon and the following year a bronze version was submitted. An immensely impressive group, casts are in museums at Morlaix, Toulon and the Chateau de Compiègne. A silvered bronze version was exhibited at the 1900 Exposition centennale de l'art français (no.1735) while a cast with ivory head, arms and legs was sold at Sotheby's on 5 October 2000, lot 198. It was listed as no.4 in Mêne's catalogue.
RELATED LITERATURE
Payne p. 355, H221; Kjellberg pp. 477-8; Lami vol. 3, p. 430