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Thu, Oct 6, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 99

After Pierre-Jules Mène (1810-1879): Two Whippets

Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Metal, signed P. J. Mène center, 6 1/8 x 8 1/4 x 4 5/8 in.

Together with:

After Antoine Louis Barye (1796-1875): Seated Whippet, Bronze, signed Barye, lower right, 2 7/8 x 4 x 2 7/8 in.

A Metal Seated Whippet on an ebonized base, 4 x 8 x 3 1/2 in.

A Metal Standing Whippet on an oval base, 4 1/4 x 5 x 3 in., (4 pcs).

Condition

The Mène piece in good overall condition with minor candle residue and scattered nicks, nicely cast. The Barye piece also with wax residue, minor pitting and nicely cast. The metal seated whippet with an uneven patination, minor nicks and wear to the ebonized base. The standing whippet with uneven patination and bruising to the base. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.