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Bronze Sculpture Antonin-Louis BARYE (1796-1875)
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This bronze sculpture is a work by the French artist Antoine-Louis Barye, a major figure of the 19th-century animalier school. The piece depicts one of the artist's favorite themes, animal combat, capturing a powerful lion overcoming a snake in a composition full of tension and dynamism.
Made of bronze with a nuanced patina ranging from dark brown to green, this piece demonstrates high quality of execution. It bears the artist's signature, « BARYE », as well as the founder's mark « F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR », attesting to a high-quality posthumous casting by one of the most prestigious Parisian foundries of the 19th century. Barye is celebrated for his romantic approach and anatomical realism, which revolutionized animal sculpture.
The conservation state of this piece is excellent, considering its age. The original patina is well preserved and highlights the fineness of the details, from the lion's tense musculature to the texture of its mane. The signature and the founder's mark are clearly legible, confirming its authenticity and provenance.
This sculpture is a collector's item that will find its place in a classic interior, an office, or a library. Placed on a console, a fireplace, or a desk, it will bring a touch of character and a reference to the history of French Art.
Bronze numbered 42 and the letter T below.
Very good condition
Height 13 cm length 18 cm width 10 cm
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CategoryArtConditionVery goodColorsBlack, Brown, GreenMaterialBronzeNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMiniHeight13 cmWidth10 cmSeller locationBusigny, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalBusigny, FranceOn Whoppah since November 2025 • 0 sales