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A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE OF A FALCONER BY PIERRE JULES MENE - Fine patinated bronze figure of a Berber and his hunting falcon with a hare on its feet by Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810 – 1877). Signed: 'P.J. MENE' on a round base.Note: Pierre Jules Mene was a prolific animal sculptor of his time. His father, a successful metal turner taught Pierre to work with metals and the principles of casting, at a young age. Mene had established the first of his many foundries in 1837, where he would cast all of his own bronzes throughout his successful career. Dimensions: H: 20 in., (56 cm.) Condition: Very good with a nice bronze patina.