Lot 75
  • 75

Antoine-Louis Barye

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Antoine-Louis Barye
  • Le Lion au Serpent, no. 1 (Lion and Serpent, no. 1)
  • bronze, brown green patina
    signed BARYE
  • bronze
  • 26 x 34 cm ; 10 1/4  by 13 1/3  in.
en bronze à patine brun vert,
signé BARYE, fonte ancienne Henri Brame

Literature

RELATED LITERATURE
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, no. A128, pp. 175-176, no. A 52.

Condition

Very good condition overall with minor surface dirt, notably in the crevices, and wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. Minor scratches are visible at several places.The tail is cast separately with a joint slightly visible.
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