Antoine-Louis Barye

Private collection, United Kingdom

Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few nicks and scratches, notably to the knees, to the proper right wrist, and to the peacock's neck. There are a few very small lacunae, including one to the drapery on Juno's proper left side near her buttocks. There is some minor greening to below Juno's buttocks. Juno's staff appears to be slightly warped at the top. There is minor rubbing to the patina at some of the high points, including the tip of the nose and the nipples. The bronze comes with a red velvet and silk cushion, which has some wear, including fraying.
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RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 104, no. F29