Lot 160
  • 160

Barye, a bronze of a bear, Barbedienne cast Antoine-Louis Barye French, 1795-1875

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Antoine-Louis Barye
  • A bear in a trough
  • h.11cm., w.13.5cm.
signed: BARYE and stamped with F BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, bronze, dark brown patina

Condition

Very charming and of an attractive small size. Please note this is not stamped with a gold 'F.B'. The patination is very pleasing and of a rich colour.
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