Bronze Horse and Dog, by P. J. Mene circa 1860. ( Jument a l'Ecurie Juoaunt avec un Chien )
Pierre Jules Mene
This superb model by P. J. Mene is a lifetime cast ( cast in his lifetime and worked and finished by the Mene himself ) , exhibited in the Paris Salon in 1859. The quality of the casting is superb with a black/brown patination and crisp detailing. Listed as No 34 in Mene's catalogue. Fondly termed ' The Good Companions ) it is one of the best loved of Mene's works. Please not the black plinth shown in the last photo is a special display plinth but would be available if required.