Pierre-Jules MÊNE (Paris, 1870 - 1879) Jockey on horseback n°1 Bronze with light brown patina Model created in 1863 Signed 'P.J. MENE' on the terrace Height : 42 cm Jockey on horseback, bronze, signed, by P.-J. Mêne H. 16.53 in. Bibliography: related : Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Pierre-Jules Mêne, catalogue raisonné, Paris, Univers du Bronze, 2007, p. 43, model referenced under n° F 14 Presented at the 1863 Salon under the title Derby Winner, this Jockey on horseback is one of the first sculpted representations of horse racing in the 19th century. Pierre-Jules MÊNE (Paris, 1870 - 1879) Presented at the 1863 Salon under the title Derby Winner, this Jockey on horseback is one of the first sculpted representations of horse racing in the 19th century.