Pierre-Jules Mêne Jument Arabe et son Poulain no. 1 (Arabian...

The Property of the Marquess of Anglesey from the Private Apartment at Plas Newydd

After Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 - 1879)
French, early 20th century
Jument Arabe et son Poulain no. 1 (Arabian mare and her foal), Groupe Chevaux Arabes no. 1 (Group of Arabian Horses), Cheval Libre no.1 (Free Horse), Jument Arabe no. 2 (Arabian mare)

Jument Arabe et son Poulain: bearing signature to underside P. J. MENE
Groupe Chevaux Arabes: bearing signature to underside P. J. MENE
Cheval Libre: numbered to underside in black ink K1678
Jument Arabe: numbered to underside in black ink K85 12/12
bronzed copper electrotype
Jument Arabe et son Poulain: 33 by 56 by 26cm., 13 by 22 by 10¼in.
Groupe Chevaux Arabes: 38 by 56 by 26cm., 15 by 22 by 10¼in.
Cheval Libre: 35.5 by 43 by 20cm., 14 by 17 by 7⅞in.
Jument Arabe: 31 by 43 by 20cm., 12¼ by 17 by 7⅞in.

Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the copper electrotype is very good with minor surface dirt and wear consistent with age. There are a few casting plugs, consistent with the casting technique. There are original casting joints, consistent with the technique. There are some areas of minor wear and flaws to the patina. There are some specs of white paint.

Catalogue Note:
RELATED LITERATURE

M. Poletti and M. Richarme, Pierre Jules Mêne, catalogue raisonne, Paris, 2007, nos. CHE 15, 19, 25, 28