Lot 139
  • 139

Antoine-Louis Barye

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description

  • Antoine-Louis Barye
  • Faisan, tête tournée à droite
  • bronze, brown patina
    Signed BARYE stamped BARYE and numbered 28
  • 11 x 22 cm, 4 3/8  x 8 5/8  in.
bronze à patine brune
signé BARYE, estampillé BARYE et numéroté 28

Literature

Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 335, n. A 192.

Condition

Overall the bronze is in very good condition with minor surface dirt and wear to the patina at the high points consistent with age and handling. A pied of wood is inserted into the base at the underside.
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