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Jockey Horse, “Vainqueur du Derby” Bronze Sculpture after Pierre Jules Mene

Name: Jockey & Horse, “Vainqueur du Derby” Bronze Sculpture after Pierre Jules Mene
Brand: P.J. Mêne
Price: 11426.44 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (42 reviews)

$7,500

£5,680.55

€6,523.92

CA$10,509.95

A$11,426.44

CHF 6,058.31

MX$136,974.02

NOK 76,998.02

SEK 70,540.65

DKK 48,758.04

About the Item

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Jockey à Cheval no. 1, Vainqueur du Derby" Patinated bronze on an original ebonized wood base Signed to terrace "P.J. MENE" Post-humously cast late 19th/early 20th century 18 1/2" H x 17 7/8" W x 6 5/8" D [total with base] 16 5/8" H x 16 5/8" W x 5 3/8" D [sculpture only] First modeled in 1863 and exhibited at the Paris Salon of that year under the title Jockey à cheval, Vainqueur du Derby is one of Pierre-Jules Mêne’s most recognized racing compositions. The subject is widely associated with the horse Caractacus, winner of the 1862 Epsom Derby. It captures a moment of quiet control rather than speed: the horse walks with an extended stride, the rider sitting almost perfectly upright, reins held with relaxed confidence. Mêne’s handling of musculature and his familiarity with equine movement are evident throughout; these are the attributes that helped establish him as one of the leading animaliers of the 19th century. A complex sand-cast model executed during the late 19th/early 20th century, it is crafted of dozens of individual elements carefully joined together invisibly prior to patination. The horse is affixed to the base with slotted screws from the underside. Vainqueur du Derby became one of Mêne’s most commercially successful models, produced in two sizes and sold through the artist’s own foundry. Its enduring appeal lies in its balance of elegance and restraint: an honest, observed moment from the racing world rather than a theatrical pose. The model is raised over its original molded ebonized wood base. Literature: Pierre-Jules Mêne, 1810-1879, Richarme Poletti, p. 43, ill. 30 Condition: Rider is missing his crop; we can have a replacement fabricated upon request. Reign on proper left ring of horse's bit absent. Rubbing and wear to the patina, the raised elements relieved. Rubbing and wear to the ebonizing of the base. ref. 507HHT28W About silla antiques art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:
P.J. Mêne (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 17.88 in (45.42 cm)Depth: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)
Style:
Romantic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Wood,Carved,Ebonized
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1890-1910
Condition:
Rider is missing his crop; we can have a replacement fabricated upon request. Reign on proper left ring of horse s bit absent. Rubbing and wear to the patina, the raised elements relieved. Rubbing and wear to the ebonizing of the base.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 507HHT28W1stDibs: LU1059047526442

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