French Spaniel dog in bronze by Pierre-Jules Mêne 1810-1879 original patina H5493 Here is a hunting dog made by Pierre-Jules Mêne. We guarantee the age and authenticity of this bronze. It has its original patina, the carving is very fine. It's nice to find a real bronze by Pierre-Jules Mêne, in fact, there are many copies of this artist. Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) is a French sculptor. Mêne opened his own foundry in 1837 to publish his works. He takes care of the casting and carving himself, with great care. Taking advantage of the animal fad, he was able to carve out a prominent position for himself by exploring almost exclusively the fields of hunting and horse racing, and his commercial success was indisputable. As for the condition, note traces of verdigris, patina wear in places. Our numerous photos allow you to appreciate the quality of this work. For the condition, please detail the photos. Feel free to zoom in. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 7 cm Width: 5.5 cm Length: 12.2 cm S: KUYE3JY8 P: 1215290 I remain at your disposal for any questions. Authenticity: Original Type: Sculpture Period: 19th century and before Height: 7 cm Material: Bronze Length: 12.2 cm Theme: Animals Width: 5.5 cm