Vainqueur du derby (Derby Winner)

The most popular of Mêne's racing studies, Vainqueur du Derby is thought to represent the 1862 Derby Winner Caractacus. The wax model was exhibited at the Salon in 1863, with a bronze version following a year later. Listed as number 16 in the sculptor's catalogue under the simple title Jockey à cheval, the model was edited in two sizes, the present cast being an example of the larger version.

Another example sold these rooms, 8 December 2005, lot 71 ($20,400).