After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1894), a patinated bronze animalier group of a whippet and a spaniel, naturalistically modelled, both portrayed standing, on an oval section base cast with a fan, signed to the maquette, 17cm high, 24.5cm wide Provenance: Shefford Woodlands House, Berkshire The proceeds of sale from this collection will be donated to a number of local charities.