Sculpture - Family Of Deer No. 2, Antoine - Louis Barye (1795-1875) - Bronze
Artist: Antoine - Louis Barye (1795-1875)
An iconic work by the animal sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye , this rare bronze cast with a brown patina depicts a family of deer , produced by the art foundry Ferdinand Barbedienne .
The work consists of the "Listening Stag" from 1838 , the "Reclining Doe" from 1840 , and the "Fawn" from "Reclining Stag" from 1840 .
This group is the second version , "Deer Family No. 2", which is the final version .
Sculpture bearing the sculptor’s signature "BARYE" , engraved on the oval , naturalistic terrace with a profile , adorned with a tree stump .
The foundry mark "F.BARBEDIENNE.Fondeur", on the back of the work .
Antique bronze dating from the second half of the 19th century .
In perfect condition with excellent patina .
Dimensions : 21.7 cm x 24.5 cm x 13.2 cm
Antoine - Louis Barye (1795-1875)
Famous for his animal sculptures , Antoine-Louis Barye is a silversmith's son , who is trained in metalwork with a military equipment manufacturer and Jacques - Henri Fauconnier.
In 1818 , he entered the Paris School of Fine Arts and apprenticed in the studio of sculptor François Joseph Bosio and painter Jean-Antoine Gros .
After several failures at theThe Grand Prix of Rome , Antoine-Louis Barye slammed the door of the Fine Arts in 1825 .
He then turned to animal sculpture which he would bring back up to date .
With his friend Delacroix , he goes regularly to the menagerie of the Natural History Museum to study and observe animals .
It was in 1831 that Barye made himself known to the general public by exhibiting "The Tiger Devouring a Gavial" (Louvre) at the Salon , a work staging a violent fight "of impressive virtuosity".
Two years later , he triumphed with "The Lion and the Snake" plaster , which was also successfully exhibited in its bronze version at the Salon of 1836 .
Preferring bronze to marble considered too cold , the artist multiplied statuettes and small groups animals,that he melts and chisels himself .
Barye died at the age of 80 , leaving behind an important production of drawings , watercolors and paintings as well as sculptures , pieces of goldsmith's work .
His works can be seen at the Louvre and Orsay Museums .
The work consists of the "Listening Stag" from 1838 , the "Reclining Doe" from 1840 , and the "Fawn" from "Reclining Stag" from 1840 .
This group is the second version , "Deer Family No. 2", which is the final version .
Sculpture bearing the sculptor’s signature "BARYE" , engraved on the oval , naturalistic terrace with a profile , adorned with a tree stump .
The foundry mark "F.BARBEDIENNE.Fondeur", on the back of the work .
Antique bronze dating from the second half of the 19th century .
In perfect condition with excellent patina .
Dimensions : 21.7 cm x 24.5 cm x 13.2 cm
Antoine - Louis Barye (1795-1875)
Famous for his animal sculptures , Antoine-Louis Barye is a silversmith's son , who is trained in metalwork with a military equipment manufacturer and Jacques - Henri Fauconnier.
In 1818 , he entered the Paris School of Fine Arts and apprenticed in the studio of sculptor François Joseph Bosio and painter Jean-Antoine Gros .
After several failures at theThe Grand Prix of Rome , Antoine-Louis Barye slammed the door of the Fine Arts in 1825 .
He then turned to animal sculpture which he would bring back up to date .
With his friend Delacroix , he goes regularly to the menagerie of the Natural History Museum to study and observe animals .
It was in 1831 that Barye made himself known to the general public by exhibiting "The Tiger Devouring a Gavial" (Louvre) at the Salon , a work staging a violent fight "of impressive virtuosity".
Two years later , he triumphed with "The Lion and the Snake" plaster , which was also successfully exhibited in its bronze version at the Salon of 1836 .
Preferring bronze to marble considered too cold , the artist multiplied statuettes and small groups animals,that he melts and chisels himself .
Barye died at the age of 80 , leaving behind an important production of drawings , watercolors and paintings as well as sculptures , pieces of goldsmith's work .
His works can be seen at the Louvre and Orsay Museums .
3 700 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 24.5 cm
Height: 21.7 cm
Depth: 13.2 cm
Reference (ID): 1847085
Availability: In stock
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