French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Valet De Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne For Sale

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French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Valet De Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne

Name: French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Valet De Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne
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This was the last piece Mêne exhibited as a wax model presented at Salon in 1879; it was registered as … more This was the last piece Mêne exhibited as a wax model presented at Salon in 1879; it was registered as no. 5224 and was titled Valet de Limier. It was produced subsequently in the Mêne-Cain atelier from 1879 through 1908 and was also cast by F. Barbedienne during that period, included in their 1894 catalogue for 425 francs. The Mêne-Cain catalogue of 1901 included this model as number 7, Valet de Limier, offering it in the original dimension of 47 cm for 360 francs. In 1908, Susse put forth a catalogue titled put forth by Susse Freres titled Collection compléte des Bronzes d'Art de P.-J. Méne et de Aug. Cain, Sujets de Chasse - Animaux which included the sculpture for 400 francs.

A complex group depicting a bloodhound dog and his handler, the present model highlights Méne's exceptional ability to capture human and animal subjects with equal affect. His "Valet" is exceptionally well-modeled with the minute detail in the figure's vest, buttons, cross-body sword harness and ribbon around his cap fully represented. The present casting was executed by the foundry of Ferdinand Barbedienne circa 1890. The valet holds in his hand a cluster of oak branches and leaves while leading the dog, his body fully engaged with a scent along the naturalistic base. The reverse of the dog is cast with an S, a mark that Polleti & Richarme note may refer to the dogs of either Rallye Sivry (active 1867 through 1880) of the Viscount Aguado, or of Rallye Servant (active 1852 through 1894)

Artist Listings & Bibliography:

Bronzes of the Nineteenth Century, A Dictionary of Sculptors, Pierre Kjellberg, p. 469-486, present example pictured f. 1 p. 471
Bronze Sculpture of Les Animaliers, Jane Horswell, 1971, p. 103-173, present example p. 171
Pierre-Jules Mêne, Catalogue raisonné, Polleti & Richarme, 2007, p. 31, cat. no. f4, ill. 19

Measurements: 18 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W x 8 5/8" D less

Dimensions: 14.5ʺW × 8.63ʺD × 18.5ʺH

Styles: Realism

Art Subjects: Animals; Figure

Period: 19th Century

Country of Origin: France

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Bronze

Condition: Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

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Condition Notes: A finely preserved original patina. Very light handling wear to surfaces. Leash is a very old replacement using a frayed … moreA finely preserved original patina. Very light handling wear to surfaces. Leash is a very old replacement using a frayed wire. No observed flaws. less

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