Bronze Dog Statues Pointer

Bronze Dog Statues Pointer

About the Sculpture.

• Artist: Pierre Jules Mene.
• Replicas are cast right here in the United States.
• Size: 10 H x 12 L. Weight: 16 lbs.
• All Dog Sculptures are mounted on a marble base with gold plated plaque, artist and statue name.

Pierre Jules Mene was born in Paris, France on March 25th 1810. He was the most successful and prolific Animalier sculptor of his time, especially in commercial terms, and he is considered an equal to any in ability. His father was a successful metal turner who taught his son how to work with metals and the principles of casting at an early age. By 1837 Mene had established the first of his many foundries where he would cast all of his own bronzes throughout his successful career. His favorite subjects were horses or horse sculptures of which he is considered to be the master at portraying. Next to horses Mene modeled many sculptures of dogs, both at work and at play. It is estimated that he modeled over 150 different subjects during his lifetime and the number of bronze casts produced from these models range well into the thousands.

The Pointer Dog is a type of gundog typically used in finding game. Gundogs are traditionally divided into three classes: retrievers, flushing dogs, and pointing breeds. The name pointer comes from the dog's instinct to point, by stopping and aiming its muzzle towards game. This demonstrates to the hunter the location of his or her quarry and allows them to move into gun range. Pointers were selectively bred for dogs who has abundant pointing and backing instinct. They start to acquire their hunting instincts at about 2 months of age. Many need further training to hold steadily at all appropriate times until released by the hunter.

Each Bronze Dog Statue is museum quality and hand cast in high quality American bronze using the lost wax method. Each bronze dog statue includes a solid marble base and nameplate. Our foundries are located right here in the United States, that way we know what goes into each and every reproduction cast. These are high quality pieces that you would be proud of owning and displaying in you home or office.

Please review our Sculpture Casting Process to answer any questions you may have.