Antoine Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875) Jaguar Dormant inscribed BARYE (on base) patinated bronze height 3 1/4 in. (8.25 cm.); width 12 in. (30.48 cm.); depth 6 1/4 in. (15.87 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance Sotheby's, London, 21 June 1991, Lot 12; The Collection of Lord and Lady White of Hull; Christie's, Park Avenue, Property from the Collection of Lord and Lady White of Hull, 30 April 1997, Lot 15; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Literature Listed in Barye's first catalogue of 1847. Pivar, Stuart. The Barye Bronzes, Woodbridge, Suffolk Antique Collector's Club, 1974, and later editions 1981 and 1990, no. A84, illustrated. Horswell, Jane. Bronze Sculpture of 'Les Animaliers' Reference and Price Guide, Baron Publishing, Woodbridge, 1970, p. 70, illustrated. Poletti, Michel and Alain Richarme. Barye: catalogue raisonné des sculptures. Paris, 2000: 239, under A99, illustrated. Other examples of this work in the possession of: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Donated by Edward C. Moore Jr., 1940, New York Baltimore Museum of Art, Lucas Collection Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore Musée des Beaux-Arts, Granville Donation, Dijon Musée Mahmound-Khalil, Cairo Musée du Louvre, Paris Renowned as the preeminent sculptor of animals in the nineteenth century, Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875) revolutionized the genre through his unparalleled understanding of anatomy, movement, and naturalistic observation. His powerful depictions of wild beasts in moments of dramatic tension established a new standard for animal sculpture, earning him lasting recognition as one of the great masters of the animaliers tradition. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing