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Pierre Jules Mène
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Pierre Jules Mène
- Cheval à la barrière no 2 (Djinn)
- signed P. J. MENE
- bronze, dark brown patina
together with a bronze Chien Braque avec Canard after Pierre-Jules Mène, on a mottled red marble base
Condition
Overall the condition of the horse is good with wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling. There is a spot of greening to the base and some white pigment between the horse's legs. There is a fissure to the base of the tail.
Overall the condition of the dog is good with wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age and handling. There are a few minor chips to the marble base.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Pierre-Jules Mène 1810-1879. Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 2007, nos. CHE 2 and CHI 14
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Pierre-Jules Mène 1810-1879. Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 2007, nos. CHE 2 and CHI 14