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Property from a Private European Collection of Equestrian Bronzes (Lots 87 - 100)

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (1810-1871)

Vainqueur du Derby

Details

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (1810-1871)
Vainqueur du Derby
signed 'P. J. Mêne'
bronze, rich dark-brown patina
16½ in. (42 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The most popular of Mêne's racing studies, 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. Listed as number 16 in the sculptor's catalogue under the simple title Jockey à cheval, the model was edited in two sizes, the present cast being an example of the larger version.

Another example sold Christie's, New York, 8 December 2005, lot 71 ($20,400).

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