PIERRE-JULES MÈNE (1810–1875) Mare in a stable playing with a dog, model circa 1859 Bronze cast with a russet-brown patina Signed on the pedestal Antique cast, P.J. Mène’s workshop, circa 1870 A rare model from the artist’s lifetime 25 x 48 x 17 cm Provenance Me Germain auction, Hôtel des Ventes d’Aubagne, 20 September 1992 Private collection Bibliography Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, ‘Pierre-Jules Mène, 1810–1879: catalogue raisonné’, Paris, 2007, model listed under no. CHE 23 and reproduced on page 80 (ill. 75) (later casting) Golden brown patinated bronze Signed on the base Ancient cast, P.J. Mène’s workshop, circa 1870 9 7/8 x 18 7/8 x 6 3/4 in.