"Tiger Surprising An Antelope, Antoine-louis Barye (1795 - 1875) "
A fine early bronze from the Barye workshop, circa 1860-1875. A rare and important bronze with a richly contrasting green patina with brown undertones.
Signed "BARYE" on the base in front of the right foreleg.
First edition circa 1862.
Few contemporary casts are known.
Dimensions: W 57 cm x H 33 cm x D 26 cm.
Examples:
Paris, Musée du Louvre;
Los Angeles County Museum;
Washington, Corcoran Gallery of Art.
High-resolution photographs available upon request.
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