Bronze sculpture of greyhound dog, signed P.J. Mene set on marble or granite base. Pierre Jules Mene was one of the most prolific and popular sculptors of the Animalier School, as well as one of its earliest pioneers. Mene's casts were of the highest quality and patinas. The last cast of an addition was edited as sharply as the first, and he was meticulous in the after work of his bronze casts, chiseling extremely fine details. His bronzes were signed in block letters "P. J. Mene" with no foundry marks. He taught his son-in-law, Auguste Cain, who continued Mene's foundries from 1879 to 1892. Subsequently, Mene's models were sold to the Susse Freres Foundry which cast well into the 20th century. Many recasts have been produced. Size: 9 1/2 x 4 x 8 1/2 in.