07-11-200907-11-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2465Boston
July 11, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879)

Sell one like this
$1,007$850
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2465Location: BostonDate / Time: July 11, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) Bronze Figure of Two Whippets at Play with a Ball, Groupe de deux Levrettes a la Boule, no. 93 in Mene's catalogue, dark blackish patina, ovoid base with incised signature PJ Mene, ht. 6, base lg. 8 1/2, base wd. 4 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

dry finish. pinpoint casting hole at top of larger dog's right ear. tiny paint spatter spots to base, and with polish or paint residue in some of the crevices.

Keywords

Pierre Jules Mene, tiny paint spatter, paint residue