Pierre Jules Mene (French 1810 - 1879), a bronze sculpture of an Arab Mare signed PJ Mene to the naturalistic base, inscribed 'F.Barbedienne' (foundry mark) to the base, titled in bronze sculpture of Les Animaliers by Jane Horswell, page 148 as Mare, Jument Normande Seule, model 1868. No. 33 in Mene's catalogue, 42.5cm high, 51cm long Note: One of the most prolific and successful sculptors of the Animalier School as a result of the reputation he made for himself, examples are now in the Louve and the Ashmolian. Mene's animals are often individual portraits with personalities, in many cases the actual name is known. Mene's catalogue was issued from No. 9 Rue L Entrepot where he lived from 1857 onwards.