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Antoine-Louis Barye French, 1796 - 1875
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Antoine-Louis Barye
- lion au serpent (premiere reduction)
- signed BARYE and inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR
- bronze, dark greenish brown patina
- height 16 in.; width 20 in.; depth 9 1/2 in.
- 40.5 cm; 51 cm; 24 cm
bronze, dark greenish brown patina, signed BARYE and inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR
Literature
M. Poletti and A. Richarme, BARYE, Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp.172-173, no. A50 (1re reduction)
Condition
Overall very good condition, some minor rubbing to relief areas consistent with handling, some very minor dust and soiling in recesses
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This is the largest of the reductions edited by Leblanc Barbedienne.