Bronze, patinated in brown
France, 19th century
Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) – French sculptor
Signed ‘Barye’ and inscribed ‘F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur’ in the cast on the plinth
Dimensions: 13 x 18 x 9 cm
Very good condition

One of four smaller variations, originated between 1832 and 1857, of the monumental bronze ‘Lion au serpent’ that Antoine-louis Bayre created in 1833 on commission of the French King Louis-Philippe. Originally placed in front of the Palais de Tuileries, the sculpture is now in the Louvre.

Condition:

The bronze is in very good condition. Its dimensions are 17.5 x 27 x 7 cm.

Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875)

Antoine-Louis Barye started his artistic training at the age of 14 and deepened his skills in engraving and engineering, when attending the French army during the Russian Campaign. He then learned the art of chiseling, when returning to civilian life. In 1816 he became a student of the sculptor François Joseph Bosio (1769-1845), who recommended him to the painter Antoine-Jean Gros (1771-1835). In the following year Barye was awarded with a prize at the exhibition of the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris. In 1831, Barye presented his work ‘A tiger mauling a crocodile’ and established his reputation as an animalier. He received orders from the Duke of Orléans and was finally honored as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. Today, the Musée de Luxembourg preserves a number of his models and smaller bronzes. (fea)

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