Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Lot 75

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Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) - Lot 75
Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) Mounted jockey n°1 Model created in 1863 Bronze with brown patina Signed "P.J. MÊNE" on the terrace H. 42 cm, terrace W. 41.5 x D. 14 cm Presented at the 1863 Salon under the title Vainqueur du Derby, this jockey on horseback is one of the first sculpted representations of horse racing in the 19th century. Related literature : -Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Pierre-Jules Mêne, catalog raisonné, Paris, Univers du Bronze, 2007, model listed under n° F 14, p. 43.
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