A large bronze likeness of a wild boar, with ears back and head bowed as if to soon charge against a sportsman or some other foe. The boar's backside is masterfully embellished with an array of bristled hair detailed in. The base is signed "P.J. Mene" for famed French artist and animalier Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879), who gained fame for his lifelike animal sculptures and ability to convey a likeness of movement and life, considered on of the pioneers of animal sculpting in the 19th century as conveyed through the craftsmanship displayed in this example. With the following approximate dimensions: 35 inches long, 13 inches wide, 20 inches tall, weight is approximately 60 pounds.