Sculpture - The Rooster , Alfred Barye (1839–1895) - Bronze

A bronze cast depicting a standing rooster crowing , by the sculptor Alfred Barye (Barye Son) , renowned for his significant contributions to animal sculpture in the 19th century .
The male stands proudly , crowing with his head held high, in a highly realistic pose .
The sculptor succeeds in conveying a sense of dynamism and energy , with the cock’s feathers appearing almost to quiver as if stirred by an imaginary breeze .
The standing pose , a symbol of vigilance , captures the cock’s combative spirit , rendering the sculpture both impressive and evocative .
This work bears witness not only to Alfred Barye’s undeniable talent , but also to his commitment to depicting nature with remarkable authenticity , thereby bridging the gap between art and animal life .
The sculptor’s signature , "BARYE" is engraved on the naturalistic pedestal .
Antique sculpture , second half of the 19th century , circa 1880 .
In Perfect condition with a fine patina .

Dimensions: 21.8 cm x 12.2 cm x 7.8 cm

Alfred Barye (1839-1895)

Alfred Barye , renowned French sculptor , known as "The Son" or "Alf Barye" , born in Paris on January 21, 1839.
Alfred Barye was a pupil of his father , the sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) .
He trained and worked in his father's Atelier and foundry .
His work includes animal bronzes as well as orientalist and comic subjects .
He exhibited at the Salon from 1864 to 1882 .
The works of Alfred Barye , show a very high degree of detail , execution and finish , on a par with the works of his father .
Alfred Barye created the "Arab Horseman on Horseback" with the collaboration of Emile Coriolan Guillemin (1841-1907) .
He died on May 13 , 1895 , in Paris .