Alfred Barye, Alf Barye, Walking Lion, 1800s, Bronze

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Bronze lion with a brown patina, after the famous Walking Lion by Antoine-Louis Barye.

This sculpture is signed "ALF. BARYE" … Read more Bronze lion with a brown patina, after the famous Walking Lion by Antoine-Louis Barye.

This sculpture is signed "ALF. BARYE" on the base, the signature of Alfred Barye (1839-1882), son and pupil of Antoine-Louis, who skillfully continued his father's work by producing and adapting several of his animal masterpieces.

The dynamism of the pose, the rendering of the musculature, and the detailed rendering of the mane are characteristic of the great tradition of 19th-century animal sculpture.

Good condition, with wear consistent with age and use.

19th century

Height 18 cm
24 x 9 cm
3.2 kg This piece has an attribution mark,
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