Lot 104
  • 104

Pierre-Jules Mêne

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pierre-Jules Mêne
  • A Hunting Themed covered Vase
  • signed: P J. MÊNE and dated 1849 (in the body of the work)
  • bronze, gold patina
  • height: 15 1/2 in.
  • 39.4 cm

Literature

Christopher Payne, Animals in Bronze: Reference and Price Guide, Woodbridge, 1986, p.377, no. M8 (illustration of another example)

Condition

The work is in excellent condition, some surface dirt, some vertagre and discoloration to patina in trees over fox's head.
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