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Bronze Horse by Mêne entitled Cheval Libre

$8,987.62
£6,500
€7,659.68
CA$12,371.01
A$13,364.74
CHF 7,110.17
MX$160,814.22
NOK 90,029.82
SEK 82,334.72
DKK 57,221.59

About the Item

Fine Bronze model of a horse by PIERRE JULES MÊNE, (France 1810-1879) entitled "Cheval Libre" (The Free Horse) Sand cast during the Mêne-Cain (1874-1908) period, probaly circa 1880. Listed in Mêne's catalogue, no. 39 and also used which slight alterations as one of the two Arab stallions in Mêne's popular work, "L'Accolade" Superb colour and surface throughout and original patina with good depth Similar examples sold: Christie's, New York, 8 December 2005, lot 5 ($ 7,800 USD) Christie's, London, 8 December 2007, lot 104 (£8,750 GBP
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Folkestone, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4003541stDibs: LU6227246327062

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