Lot 247
  • 247

Antoine-Louis Barye

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description

  • Antoine-Louis Barye
  • Cerf de Virginie, couché
  • signé et daté BARYE 1837, traces de la signature rarissime gravée à la pointe du fondeur de Braux limée à la suite du cambriolage du 13 juin 1998 (DE BRAUX FT5)

  • bronze à patine brun foncé

  • Haut. 25 cm; larg. 40,6 cm
  • Height 9 3/4 in; width 16 in

Literature

REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Barye, Paris, 2000, p. 313, A169

Condition

Very good condition overall with very minor wear to the patina. Casting joints visible at several places such as to his right hind leg, probably to the antlers, and to the terrace near his right forely. A screw hole below the head. The animal has been cast separately and set into the bronze base.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."