Lot 290
  • 290

Antoine-Louis Barye, 1795-1875 Tigre qui marche et Lion qui marche

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Antoine-Louis Barye
  • Tigre qui marche et Lion qui marche 
  • signés BARYE, le Lion inscrit F. BARBEDIENNE. FondeuR. et numéroté deux fois XX à l'intérieur
  • bronze à patine brun-verte
  • Tigre: 21 x 41 cm, Lion: 22 x 39 cm ; Tiger: 8¼ by 16 1/8 in., Lion: 8 5/8 by 15 3/8 in.

Provenance

Collection privée parisienne. 

Literature

REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp. 187-188, n°A 61 et pp. 198-199, n°A 70.

Condition

Overall, the bronzes are in good condition with minor dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age. There are a few small nicks to the bases. There are some minor abrasions to the lion's haunches.
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