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Antoine-Louis Barye
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- Loup tenant un cerf à la gorge
- bronze, turning-leaf patina
Signed BARYE and with an old exhibition label on the underside inscribed GALERIES GEORGE PETIT, 8. rue de Sèze, PARIS, EXPOSITION, Collection Ch. Binder and inscribed on the underside in white paint Ch.B. - 22 x 38 x 14 cm; 8 2/3 x 15 x 5 1/2 in.
Exhibited
Georges Petit Gallery, Paris, collection of Ch. Binder (according to the label underneath the bronze).
Literature
Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 158, n. A 38.
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. There is a loss to the tip of the proper left antler. The antlers are cast separately with a slightly open joint visible to the proper left one. There are some small dents to the sides of the base.
"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."