(lot of 2) Bronze figural desk statues, in the form of animals, including: (1) cow with suckling calf, signed after the original P.J Mene (Pierre-Jules Mene, French, 1810-1879), approx 5.5"h, 8.5"w, 4.25"d; (1) chicken with chicks, unsigned, on oval integral marble base, loss to back leg, approx 4.25"h, 4.5"w, 3"d; 9lbs total **Provenance: A prominent Houstonian's River Oaks Estate** Start Price: $150.00

5/4/23 1:25pm - In my opinion regarding: LOT – 1069: (The Chickens): I note a loss to the mother hen’s back leg, some small rubs at front edge and to back, some imperfections inherent to the making process, the marble base is intact, with some slight surface wear. (The Cows): I note the bronze sculpture is intact with no apparent losses or restorations, some patination and verdigris patination, light rubs to high points, inherent irregularities and texture variances.

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