After Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879): Chat Jouant Avec un Oiseau Mort incised P. J. MÊNE (to base) patinated bronze height 2 in. (5.08 cm.); width 4 in. (10.16 cm.); depth 1 1/4 in. (3.17 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance Dragesco-Cramoisan, Paris; Acquired by the current owner from the above, 16 June 1993. Literature Lerner, Sandy. Caticons: 4,000 Years of Art Imitating Cats, Ayrshire House Publishing, 2017, p. 21, illustrated. Poletti, Michel and Alain Richarme. Pierre Jules Mêne: Catalogue raisonné, Univers du Bronze, Paris, 2007, no. F&F 1, p. 191, the original. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing