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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Lion qui marche (Walking Lion)
- signed: BARYE inscribed: F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR. and stamped with the gold FB
- bronze, dark and golden brown patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good. There is some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age with some minor scratches to the hind legs and a nick on the right side in the middle of the tail. There is some dryness to the patina in the crevices, particularly around the manes. Some small spots of greening are on the proper left upper front leg and to the base in front of that leg. There is a further area of faint spots on the top of the haunches near the base of the tail. The sides of the base have some remnants of glue.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp. 187-89, no. A61