{"product_id":"antique-sculpture-bronze-large-pierre-jules-mene-french-fox-hunt-marble","title":"Antique Sculpture, Bronze, Large, Pierre Jules Mene, French, \"Fox Hunt\", Marble Base!","description":"\u003ch5 data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"329\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGorgeous Antique Sculpture, Bronze, Large, Pierre Jules Mene, French,  Fox Hunt, With Horse and Dogs, On Marble Base, 1869!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"329\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eLarge Antique Pierre-Jules Mene French Bronze Fox Hunt Sculpture on Marble Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"690\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAn impressive and highly detailed antique French bronze sculpture after \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"436\"\u003ePierre-Jules Mene (1810–1879)\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting a mounted \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"491\"\u003evalet de chiens (hound master)\u003c\/strong\u003e leading a pack of hunting dogs. This dynamic composition captures the anticipation of the hunt, with the restrained hounds eager to pursue the scent while the rider maintains control from horseback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe sculpture is signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\"P.J. Mene 1869\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and features a rich brown patina mounted on a substantial green marble oval base. Pierre-Jules Mene was one of the foremost French animal sculptors of the 19th century, renowned for his exceptional equestrian and hunting subjects. His bronzes were exhibited at the Paris Salon and were widely collected throughout France and England. Napoleon III acquired the wax model of this composition following its exhibition at the 1869 Salon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is an impressive statement piece suitable for a fine art collection, sporting library, country estate, or traditional interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d98o0k\" data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1358\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eArtist: Pierre-Jules Mene (1810–1879)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9m1sja\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1416\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eValet de Chien, Valet à Cheval Menant Sa Harde\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rpiizf\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1433\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"30i2u8\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1446\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDate: 1869\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eqsf2o\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1483\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze with brown patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15h4ga1\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1504\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBase: Green marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xlst6n\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1533\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSigned: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eP.J. Mene 1869\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a9ml0g\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1554\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHeight: 28½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gjaojx\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1573\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWidth: 30 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mo8dxb\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1593\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\"\u003eDepth: 16½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\"\u003eVery good antique condition overall. One rein is broken; the detached piece is included and could be professionally repaired if desired. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. \u003c\/span\u003e Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.This listing is for the exact sculpture shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis listing is for the exact sculpture shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eSeller:  Old Europe Antiques Home Furnishings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDoor to Door Delivery Available!  Inexpensive shipping options available, contact me for a quote.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eWear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. 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