Edouard Delabrierre, Pair of Bronze Lions, late 19th C.
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France, late 19th century
Paul-Edouard Delabrierre (1829-1912) – French animalier
Signed on the plinth ‘E. DELABRIERRE’
Pair of striding lions
Oval base on four paw feet
Dimensions: 49 x 64 x 34 cm
Good condition
An imposing and very decorative pair of lions in the tradition of Antoine-Louis Barye
Paul-Edouard Delabrierre created a diverse oeuvre of lifelike statues, groups and figures in stone, plaster, terra cotta, wax, cast iron and mainly bronze. Very popular were his hunting and battle scenes, but the lion is a recurring motif the French sculptor’s work. Here on offer are a pair of bronze lions, modeled in the artist’s typically realist manner. The majestic animals are proudly striding on an oval plinth which is supported by four paw feet and adorned with a drapery on the front.
The sculptures are both signed ‘E. DELABRIERRE’ on the plinth. They are in good condition with signs of age and some wear to the patina, partly some malachite-colored patina due to age. The dimensions including the base are 49 x 64 x 34 cm.
Paul-Edouard Delabrierre (1829-1912)
Edouard Delabrierre was born in Paris in 1829. He initially studied painting under Jean-Baptiste Delestre before dedicating himself to sculpture. Between 1848 and 1898 he regularly exhibited his lifelike sculptures at the Salon des Artistes Français, where he received an award in 1859. In addition Delabrierre was a member of the Société des Artistes Français. His expressive animal figures and bronze groups shows the influence of Antoine-Louis Barye. (tfa)
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