{"product_id":"antique-spelter-pointer-dog-sculpture-after-mene","title":"Antique Bronzed Spelter Pointer Dog Sculpture After Pierre-Jules Mêne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003ebronze-finished spelter sculpture of a pointer hunting dog\u003c\/b\u003e, based on the 19th-century model \u003ci\u003eChien Braque (Marly)\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003eMarly, the Pointer\u003c\/i\u003e, by French sculptor \u003cb\u003ePierre-Jules Mêne (1810–1879)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMêne was one of the foremost French animal sculptors of the 19th century and was particularly admired for his naturalistic portrayals of horses and dogs. His original \u003ci\u003eMarly\u003c\/i\u003e model depicts an alert pointer standing at attention with one forepaw raised, its head turned upward as though it has just caught the scent of game. The model was exhibited at the \u003cb\u003eParis Salon of 1867\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis later version follows Mêne's composition closely, including the dog's muscular stance, raised paw, long tail and collar, together with the richly modelled naturalistic base of leaves, branches and undergrowth. The surface has a \u003cb\u003ebronze-coloured finish with darker patination\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the figure the appearance of an aged bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is made of \u003cb\u003espelter or a similar cast white metal rather than bronze\u003c\/b\u003e and is not represented as an original Mêne casting. It is unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a \u003cb\u003ecrack through the base\u003c\/b\u003e, visible on both sides. On one side the crack continues upward onto the top of the base, as shown in the photographs; the remainder of the crack is largely concealed within the heavily modelled surface. Despite this, the sculpture remains intact and stable and displays very well as it is. There is also expected wear, darkening and variation to the bronzed finish consistent with age, which is not undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e circa 1900 to 1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e unmarked, but most likely France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 7 7\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth at base: 3 3\/4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4 pounds 13 ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial and very decorative sporting sculpture, particularly appealing for a collection of \u003cb\u003ehunting, pointer dog, sporting or animalier art\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48063121490025,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Bronzed-Spelter-Pointer-Dog.jpg?v=1789477091","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/antique-spelter-pointer-dog-sculpture-after-mene","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}