Standing Bull (second Version), Antoine-louis Barye (1795–1875)

Bronze cast with a green patina richly tinged with brown.
Signed “BARYE,” bearing the foundry mark “F.BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR” and numbered “2387” in ink on the base.
Engraved marks “43” and “600” on the base (corresponding to the model referenced during the sale of the Barye workshop in 1876).
Authentic cast, from an early edition, circa 1890.
Dimensions: Height: 18.5 cm — Length: 30 cm —Depth: 10.5 cm

Copies:
Baltimore,The Walters Art Museum (inv. 27.41).
Copenhagen,Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (inv. IN 1546, copy purchased from Arnoldand Tripp, 1909).
Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs (inv. AD 5817, cast byBarbedienne).
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Museum of Art, gift of G. W.Elkins in memory of his brother William (inv. 51.115.29).
Washington,Corcoran Gallery of Art (inv. 73.80).

Bibliography:
Horswell,1971, p. 75.Pivar,1974, A 156.
Saunier, 1925, pl. 26 (bronze master model).

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