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Rare French Bronze Sculpture of “Cheval Libre” (The Free Horse) by Pierre Jules

Name: Rare French Bronze Sculpture of “Cheval Libre” (The Free Horse) by Pierre Jules
Brand: Pierre Jules Mêne
Rating: 4.9 (42 reviews)

$7,800List Price

About the Item

PIERRE JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Cheval Libre no. 1" (The Free Horse) Sand-cast and patinated bronze cast signature "P.J. MÊNE" atelier Mêne-Cain casting circa last quarter of the 19th century Item # 212PNE15W Clearly cast from the early molds with surface texture captured directly from the wax and transferred to the bronze, it was likely cast during the Mêne-Cain (1874-1908) period though perhaps slightly earlier. Note the early manner of construction in the base and see Koller Auction, Zurich, Switzerland December 5th of 2012 (lot 1874) for an identical base construction (almost certainly an atelier cast, achieved 12,600 CHF or approximately $ 13,300 USD at the time of sale) whereby the horse's front foot and back right foot are attached with slotted screws and the tip of the back toe is affixed with a tiny hand-cut nut. The model is listed in Mêne's catalogue as no. 39 and it is an individual portrait of the stallion from his most celebrated L'Accolade with some slight alterations to the horse's pose make the figure more appropriate as a stand-alone work. The present example shows exquisite surface throughout and a delightful undercurrent of cross-hatched texture; the nuanced undertone of the light-brown chemical patina peers through the darker brown overall surface, both of these sealed under a lacquer or shellac with a final sealer of conservator grade wax over this. The result is a very well-preserved original patina with a brilliant translucent glow throughout. For similar examples at auction see: * Christie's, New York, 8 December 2005, lot 52 [achieved $ 7,800 USD] * Christie's, London, 8 December 2007, lot 104 [achieved 8750 GBP, the 2.03 exchange rate at time of sale resulting in an approximate sale price of $ 17,700 USD] Artist Listings Bibliography: * Pierre Jules Mêne, Catalogue Raisonne, Poletti Richarme, 2007, fig. CHE15, p. 73, ill. 65 * The Animaliers: The Animal Sculptors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, James Mackay, 1973, p. 73-78 * Les Animaliers, Jane Horswell, 1971, p. 164 Measurements: 12 3/8" H x 15 1/8" W x 6 1/2" D Condition Report: Light patina wear to raised elements, overall the original patina is beautifully preserved and presents without notable flaw. Tip of the left ear shows evidence of reshaping at the extreme tip (note slightly flatter than the other ear at the tip) and associated patina touch-ups, beautifully executed and invisible to most but the trained eye. A very fine presentation. 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:
Pierre Jules Mêne (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 12.38 in (31.45 cm)Width: 15.13 in (38.44 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
Style:
Romantic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
See condition notes in description text.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 212PNE15W1stDibs: LU1059033104062

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