Description: A majestic late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a walking lion with fine rich brown patina and very fine hand chased surface detail. Raised on an integral base, signed Barye ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 23 cm Width: 41 cm Depth: 10 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref BARYE Catalogue Raisonne des Sculptures by Michel Poletti – Alain Richarme Page no. 187 SKU: 9135ABOUT Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Antoine L Barye ~ French, 1796 to 1875, born in Paris he turned to sculpture in 1817 after his discharge from the army and worked in the studios of Bosio and Gros. In1819 he took part in the competition of the École des Beaux Arts where he was runner up. Barye exhibited at the salon from 1827 onwards. In a career spanning half a century he had a prodigious output of bronzes imbued with realism and naturalism, and a meticulous attention to anatomical detail. Hickmet Fine Arts Established in 1936, Hickmet Fine Arts is an international family run business and one of the world’s most important dealers in original Art Deco and Art Nouveau Antique Sculpture and Art Glass. We are located at Gallery 85 on London's famous Portobello Road where we offer a fine range of sculpture, glass and works of art from the 19th and 20th Centuries by the most famous sculptors and artists from this period.
Price: 6500 GBP
Location: London
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Shipping Cost: 107.87 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Antique: Yes
Additional Material: Bronze
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Figurine/Statue
Style/Period: Animalier
Age: 1850-1899
Maker: Barye
Country of Origin: France
