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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Cheval surpris par un lion, seconde version (Horse surprised by a lion, second version)
- signed: BARYE
- bronze, brown and green patina
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The bronze is cast in sections and there are joints at the horse's belly and back hooves. There is a drill hole between the horse's legs. There are some minor white marks to the horse's right leg.
"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, nos. A121 and A122, pp. 255-256; W. R. Johnston and S. Kelly (eds.), Untamed. The art of Antoine-Louis Barye, exh. cat. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, New York/ Munich/ London, 2006, pp. 124-125, no. 35
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, nos. A121 and A122, pp. 255-256; W. R. Johnston and S. Kelly (eds.), Untamed. The art of Antoine-Louis Barye, exh. cat. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, New York/ Munich/ London, 2006, pp. 124-125, no. 35