PIERRE JULES MENE (French, 1810-1879) “VAINQUEUR DU DERBY”.

PIERRE JULES MENE (French, 1810-1879) “VAINQUEUR DU DERBY”. Fine bronze depicting a racehorse with jockey atop. The front leg is lifted slightly in walking pose. Signed on top of base “PJ Mene”. Mounted to a green marble base. Nice dark patina. This statue was sculpted by PJ Mene in 1863,The most popular of Mene’s racing studies, “The Derby Winner-Vainqueur Du Derby” is thought to represent the 1862 Derby Winner Caractacus. The wax model was exhibited at the Salon in 1863, with a bronze version following a year later. SIZE: Bronze: 15-1/4″ h x 16″ l. CONDITION: Very good, back left leg appears to have moved but seems to be fine. Marble base has perpendicular break but still attached. 9-97092 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4110	$1,725.00	PIERRE JULES MENE (French, 1810-1879) “VAINQUEUR DU DERBY”. Fine bronze depicting a racehorse with jockey atop. The front leg is lifted slightly in walking pose. Signed on top of base “PJ Mene”. Mounted to a green marble base. Nice dark patina. This statue was sculpted by PJ Mene in 1863,The most popular of Mene’s racing studies, “The Derby Winner-Vainqueur Du Derby” is thought to represent the 1862 Derby Winner Caractacus. The wax model was exhibited at the Salon in 1863, with a bronze version following a year later. SIZE: Bronze: 15-1/4″ h x 16″ l. CONDITION: Very good, back left leg appears to have moved but seems to be fine. Marble base has perpendicular break but still attached. 9-97092 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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