PIERRE JULES MÊNE (French, 1810-1879). Mare and Foal. Bronze with patina. 21 inches (53.3 cm) long. Signed on base: P....

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PIERRE JULES MÊNE (French, 1810-1879)
Mare and Foal
Bronze with patina
21 inches (53.3 cm) long
Signed on base: P.J. MÊNE

Also known as Jument arabe et son poulain, this sculpture is one of Mêne's most engaging groups, portraying the relationship between a mare and its foal. The somewhat awkward foal rears on its hind legs in playfulness, while the mare runs alongside and looks back at her new young.

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The Tower Club of Dallas.

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