A bronze Picador by P.J. Mêne
A major work by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) of a proud Picador parading triumphantly around a bullring,with rose garlands and a lady’s fan scattered around the hooves of this fine stallion.
With superb tactile hand-chased surface detail and rich brown patination, raised on a naturalistic integral base. Shown at the Salon des Beaux Arts exhibit of the year.
Atelier Mêne foundry.
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 36.31 " (92.23 cm) |
| Width | 26.77 " (68.00 cm) |
| Depth | 10.23 " (25.98 cm) |
| Circa | 1876 |
| Signed | Signed and dated P.J. Mêne 1876. |
