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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Jaguar qui marche (Walking Jaguar)
- signed: BARYE stamped: BARYE 6 numbered in gold and black paint: XXXV the underside inscribed in white paint: Y.°/54. and with an old paper label numbered in ink: 52
- bronze, golden brown patina
Provenance
Antoine d'Orléans, Duc de Montpensier, Infante of Spain, before 1890 (no. XXXV),
thence by inheritance to his brother-in-law Carlos I, King of Portugal,
thence by inheritance to his wife Princess Amélie d'Orléans,
André Schoeller, Paris,
his sale, Hôtel Drouot Paris, 14-16 May 1956, lot 52,
André Pacitti (son of André Schoeller), Paris,
Fabius Frères, Paris
thence by inheritance to his brother-in-law Carlos I, King of Portugal,
thence by inheritance to his wife Princess Amélie d'Orléans,
André Schoeller, Paris,
his sale, Hôtel Drouot Paris, 14-16 May 1956, lot 52,
André Pacitti (son of André Schoeller), Paris,
Fabius Frères, Paris
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some wear to the gilt inventory number on the 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present bronze is a particularly fine life-time cast of one of Barye's most successful models, with Poletti and Richarme noting that twelve épreuves were sold during the Association Martin-Barye period, between July 1850 and March 1857. The bronze is further distinguished by its royal provenance and the marked inventory number: XXXV.
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 229, no. A90
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 229, no. A90