$1,353
Pierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Greyhound, with Left Front Leg Raised Stamped "P. J. MENE" in the base by the dog's left rear paw, inscribed "Susse Frères..." to the left of the signature, Susse Frères foundry mark at front of base. Bronze with brown patina, height 8 in. (20.2 cm), with an oval bronze base. Condition: Minor carrosion, dust and dirt to interstices, probably a posthumous cast. N.B. The Susse Frères firm owned a large foundry in Paris. The company was well known for their fine bronze castings with superbly applied patinas. After the death of Pierre-Jules Mène in 1879, the Susse Frères foundry acquired the rights to reproduce his models and produced posthumous proofs marked "Susse foundeur éditeur, Paris."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-01-22
