Minerva, Antoine-louis Barye (1795–1875)
Artist: Barye
Bronze with a richly nuanced brown patina
Early cast, circa 1876–1885
Signed “BARYE,” foundry mark “F. BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR,” gilded “FB” stamp, numbered “44” in intaglio, and ink numbers on the base
Height: 31 cm
Bibliography:
Stuart Pivar, *The Barye Bronzes*, Woodbridge, 1974, modellisted under no. F 18.
Commentary:
As the daughter of Jupiter, Minerva embodies scholar ship, artistic creation, and the protection of Rome as well as its artisans. True to traditional canons, she is depicted here asa warrior goddess, wearing her helmet, armed with her sword, and watched overby the owl, her emblematic animal.
Examples:
Baltimore, Baltimore Museum of Art, Lucas Collection (inv. no. MI 435, cast by Barbedienne).
Baltimore, Walters Art Museum.
Washington, National Gallery of Art.
High-resolution photo package available upon request.
Early cast, circa 1876–1885
Signed “BARYE,” foundry mark “F. BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR,” gilded “FB” stamp, numbered “44” in intaglio, and ink numbers on the base
Height: 31 cm
Bibliography:
Stuart Pivar, *The Barye Bronzes*, Woodbridge, 1974, modellisted under no. F 18.
Commentary:
As the daughter of Jupiter, Minerva embodies scholar ship, artistic creation, and the protection of Rome as well as its artisans. True to traditional canons, she is depicted here asa warrior goddess, wearing her helmet, armed with her sword, and watched overby the owl, her emblematic animal.
Examples:
Baltimore, Baltimore Museum of Art, Lucas Collection (inv. no. MI 435, cast by Barbedienne).
Baltimore, Walters Art Museum.
Washington, National Gallery of Art.
High-resolution photo package available upon request.
6 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 31
Reference (ID): 1853447
Availability: In stock
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