Pierre-Jules Mêne was a prominent French sculptor of the 19th century, known for his exquisite animal sculptures and equestrian bronzes. He was born on March 25, 1810, in Paris, France, and died on May 20, 1879, in the same city.

Mêne displayed a talent for sculpting from a young age and began his artistic training under the tutelage of François-Joseph Bosio, a renowned sculptor of the time. He further honed his skills at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, studying under the sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye. Early in his career, Mêne primarily worked in his father's foundry, which specialized in the production of decorative objects. However, he soon shifted his focus to creating animal sculptures, particularly horses, which became his signature subject matter.

Mêne's sculptures captured the essence and vitality of animals with remarkable realism and detail. He observed and studied animals closely, often sketching more...

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After Pierre Jules Mene (French 1810-1879), a large painted…

After Pierre Jules Mene (French 1810-1879), a large painted spelter figural group of a jockey on a racehorse, on oblong base. Height 53 cm. Width, 66 cm.

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879), Jiji et Giselle, gilt…

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879), Jiji et Giselle, gilt bronze, on a variegated red marble base, late 19th / early 20th century, cast with incised signature to the bronze base: P.J. Mene, 16.5 cm high, 22 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep

A signed equestrian bronze 'After the Race' group on marble…

A signed equestrian bronze 'After the Race' group on marble stand, Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) the lost wax method fine bronze casting of a jockey on horseback after the race, incised 'Pj Mene' to the integral textured base, with nice patination…

A large bronze horse on green marble base, height 41 cm, width…

A large bronze horse on green marble base, height 41 cm, width 52 cm, plaque marked P.J. Mene

Pierre-Jules Mene antique French deer figure group, cast bronze,…

Pierre-Jules Mene antique French deer figure group, cast bronze, 19th century, 9 cm high, 17 cm wide

After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), Bronzed Elephant…

Bronzed Elephant Vase by Pierre-Jules Mene

After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), Bronzed Elephant Vase, on circular marble base, signed near base 'P.J. Mene ©', height 33 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Large bronze figure of Joan of Arc, modelled standing in armour…

Bronze Statue: Joan of Arc in Armor with Sword

Large bronze figure of Joan of Arc, modelled standing in armour with hands clasped and eyes closed, with sword at her feet, raised on a black marble base, signed P.J.Mene to base, height 58 cm (including stand)

After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), 'Chasse a la…

Bronze Hunting Hounds: Chasse a la Perdrix, 19th Century

After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), 'Chasse a la Perdrix', 19th century, bronze study of two hunting hounds, a setter and a Pointer, flushing a partridge in the undergrowth, height 22 cm width 38 cm depth 17 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

A bronze greyhound after Pierre-Jules Mene, 20th century the…

Bronze Greyhound by P.J. Mene

A bronze greyhound after Pierre-Jules Mene, 20th century the naturalistically modelled greyhound in an alert position, with a textured body and dark chocolate patina raised on a domed base, signed 'P.J Mene' to the base height 23 cm, width 33.5 cm

A fine bronze statue, by P.J. Mene, figure of a stag in bronze,…

Bronze Stag Statue by P.J. Mene, 22cm

A fine bronze statue, by P.J. Mene, figure of a stag in bronze, height 22 cm

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810 - 1879), 'L'accolade', bronze, in…

P.J. Mene Bronze Sculpture 'L'accolade'

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810 - 1879), 'L'accolade', bronze, in a dark brown patina, cast mid 20th century, cast with incised signature to the base: P. J. Mene, incised number 23528 to the underside, 36 cm high, 56 cm wide, 26 cm deep

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810 - 1879), a mounted Arab falconer,…

Mounted Arab Falconer Bronze Sculpture

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810 - 1879), a mounted Arab falconer, bronze, in a mottled silver and brown patina, cast second half 20th century, cast with incised signature to the base: P. J. Mene, 76 cm high, 69 cm wide, 32 cm deep

After Pierre Jules Mene, cold cast bronze horse figure on…

Cold Cast Bronze Horse Figure on Timber Base

After Pierre Jules Mene, cold cast bronze horse figure on timber base, height 28.5 cm length 44 cm signed to timber base 'After Mene, Mmp'

French bronze deer on a naturalistic base signed, P.J. Mene,…

P.J. Mene Bronze Deer Sculpture

French bronze deer on a naturalistic base signed, P.J. Mene, (for Pierre-Jules Mene 1810 - 1879) a good early cast. Height 23.5 cm

After Pierre-Jules Mene, (French 1810-1879), cast iron…

Pierre-Jules Mene Cast Iron Horse Sculpture

After Pierre-Jules Mene, (French 1810-1879), cast iron sculpture of a horse - unsigned, height 27 cm, length 41 cm. Provenance: Christie's London, the collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A. 18-19 Sept. 2013 (lot 491). Estate late John…

After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) bronze sculpture of…

P.J Mene Hunting Dogs Bronze Sculpture

After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) bronze sculpture of hunting dogs, 20th century depicting two terriers on the hunt, on an oval-shaped green marble base, signed 'P.J Mene' edition 55/395, height 25 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

An iron model of a striding horse, adapted from a model by…

Iron Horse Model after Pierre-Jules Mene

An iron model of a striding horse, adapted from a model by Pierre-Jules Mene, 19th century. Naturalistically modelled, unsigned, height 27 cm, length 41 cm. Provenance: Christie's London, The Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A, 18-19…

After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), bronze figure of…

Arab Falconer on Horseback by P.J. Mene, Bronze Sculpture

After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), bronze figure of the Arab Falconer on horseback, early 20th century, modelled as man on horseback holding an eagle, the horse standing on an oval naturalistic base, signed 'P J Mene', wings (A/F), height 77 cm,…

Cast iron cow and calf sculpture signed by P. J. Mene, length…

PJ Mene Cast Iron Cow and Calf Sculpture

Cast iron cow and calf sculpture signed by P. J. Mene, length 24 cm af to horn and tail

Pierre-Jules Mene French1810-1879 bronze sculpture titled: The…

Arab Falconer Bronze Sculpture

Pierre-Jules Mene French1810-1879 bronze sculpture titled: The Arab Falconer, signed to base, height 66.5 cm.

After P Mene 'Horse and Jockey' figural study on marble base,…

Mene's Horse and Jockey Figurine on Marble Base

After P Mene 'Horse and Jockey' figural study on marble base, width 43 cm

A 20th century bronze figure group of a dog with a hare, after…

Bronze Dog and Hare Figure Group by Mene

A 20th century bronze figure group of a dog with a hare, after Pierre-Jules Mene. 23 x 8 x 16.5 cm.

A bronzed sculpture of a horse and foal, on marble base, after…

Bronze Horse and Foal Sculpture by Pierre Jules Mene

A bronzed sculpture of a horse and foal, on marble base, after Pierre Jules Mene (1810 ? 1877). 33 cm x 40 cm.

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879), two Playful horses, bronze,…

Playful Horse Pair

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879), two Playful horses, bronze, length 51 cm

After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), bronze sculpture…

Greyhound Playtime

After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), bronze sculpture of two Greyhounds, depicting two greyhounds playing with a ball, on a textured oval base, signed 'P J Mene, height 16 cm, length 20 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney

A bronzed figure of a hunter and his hound', on black marble…

Bronze Hunter and Hound Sculpture by Mene

A bronzed figure of a hunter and his hound', on black marble base, after Pierre-Jules Mene. Signed Mene to base. Height 32 cm.

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) bronze spelter sculpture…

Arabian Horse by P.J. Mene

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) bronze spelter sculpture 'Djinn Etalon Arabe', the Arabian horse well modelled beside a rustic log form fence. Length 4 cm

A French bronze figure group, a greyhound with a spaniel, on…

Bronze Greyhound and Spaniel Figure Group by P.J. Mene

A French bronze figure group, a greyhound with a spaniel, on oval bronze base, signed P.J. Mene. 23.5 cm x 12 cm x 17 cm

Wonderfulrench bronze sculpture of a stag, perched on a rocky…

Bronze Stag Sculpture by P.J. Mene

Wonderfulrench bronze sculpture of a stag, perched on a rocky outcrop, with head slightly raised in call, signed P. J. Mene, raised on black marble base, height 36 cm

After Pierre Jules Mene bronze of Arabian Stallion 40 cm length

Arabian Stallion Bronze by P.J. Mene - 40cm Length

After Pierre Jules Mene bronze of Arabian Stallion 40 cm length

French bronze figure group, after Pierre Jules Mene 'Mare with…

Bronze Mare and Colt Sculpture by P.J. Mene

French bronze figure group, after Pierre Jules Mene 'Mare with Rearing Colt, raised on vert marble base, signed P.J.Mene, 26 cm x 18 cm

A bronze cup and cover after P.J. Mene, French, 19th century,…

Bronze Cup with Hunt Scenes and Waterbird

A bronze cup and cover after P.J. Mene, French, 19th century, signed, decorated with hunt scenes surmounted by a waterbird, 37 cm high

A bronze horse figure group, in the style of Pierre-Jules Mene,…

Bronze Horse Group in Mene Style, 20th Century

A bronze horse figure group, in the style of Pierre-Jules Mene, 20th century, 30 cm high, 54 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Vintage bronze fox Hunt figure, after Pierre-Jules Mêne…

Bronze Fox Hunt Figure with Horn Blower and Dogs

Vintage bronze fox Hunt figure, after Pierre-Jules Mêne modelled as a horn blower & his two dogs, mounted on a green marble base. Height 33.3 cm

Large French bronze figure group, after Pierre-Jules Mene,…

French Bronze Hunter and Dogs Group

Large French bronze figure group, after Pierre-Jules Mene, depicting a hunter on horse back above a group of five hunting dogs on a naturalistic ground, on a vert marble base, 82 cm x 69 cm, with custom made oval table. Provenance: The Estate late Mr.…

French bronze whippet sculpture, signed P. J. Mene, 22.5 cm…

Bronze Whippet by P. J. Mene

French bronze whippet sculpture, signed P. J. Mene, 22.5 cm high approx.

A fine bronze sculpture of a horse and Foal by Pierre-Jules…

Bronze Horse and Foal Sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mene

A fine bronze sculpture of a horse and Foal by Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879), a finely cast naturalistic sculpture of an elegant thoroughbred with an animated foal standing upon rough ground and supported on a shaped black marble base, incised signature P…

After P. J Mene bronze of terriers rabbiting, incised signature…

Terriers Rabbiting Bronze Sculpture by P.J. Mene

After P. J Mene bronze of terriers rabbiting, incised signature front left, 36 cm length

A cold painted bronze figure 'The Arab Falconer', after a model…

Moroccan Falconer with Prey Bronze Statue

A cold painted bronze figure 'The Arab Falconer', after a model by Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879), modelled as a man in traditional Moroccan dress holding aloft a falcon with its catch of a hare below, set upon a naturalistic form base engraved J.P…

Pierre Jules Mene (1810 - 1879) two whippets playing with ball,…

Whippet Playtime

Pierre Jules Mene (1810 - 1879) two whippets playing with ball, Jiji and Giselle, circa 1860 the bronze naturalistically cast on an oval base, signed to base P.J. Mene 15.5 cm high

Sculpture of fox hunter with dogs after P.J. Mene, 71 cm wide,…

Fox Hunter with Dogs Sculpture

Sculpture of fox hunter with dogs after P.J. Mene, 71 cm wide, 66 cm high approx.

A bronze figure 'Group Chevaux', after the original by Pierre…

Bronze Horse Group by P.J. Mene

A bronze figure 'Group Chevaux', after the original by Pierre Jules Mene, French, late 19th century, signed P.J. Mene and Group Chevaux, 53 to the base 7.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, 5 cm deep

P. J. Mene bronze figure of a hunting hound, approx 20 cm high,…

Bronze Hunting Hound Figure by P. J. Mene

P. J. Mene bronze figure of a hunting hound, approx 20 cm high, 27 cm wide