Antoine-Louis Barye
Antoine-Louis Barye
French 1796-1875
Seated Lion (Lion assis) no. 1, 1847
Bronze; dark brown patina
14 H. x 12 W. inches.
A rare, fine quality, lifetime atelier cast
Signed BARYE
Antoine-Louis Barye
French 1796-1875
Tiger Devouring a Gazelle, 1857
Signed: Barye
Set on Period wood base
4 ¾ H. x 13 W. x 5 D. inches.
Antoine-Louis Barye
French 1796-1875
Lion of Algeria
Bronze with brown and green patina
7 7⁄8 H. X 11 1⁄2 W. X 3 1⁄2 D. inches.
Signed on base: Barye
Antoine-Louis Barye
French 1796-1875
Elan Surprised by a Lynx
Bronze with dark brown patina
8 7⁄8 H. x 13 W. x 6 1⁄4 D. inches.
Signed on base: Barye
Stamped on base: Barye 9.
Antoine-Louis Barye
French 1796-1875
Tiger Devouring a Gavial
Bronze with dark brown patina
4 3/16 H. x 10 3⁄4 W. x 4 3/16 D. inches.
Signed on base: Barye/ 1838
Antoine-Louis Barye
French 1796-1875
Rabbit with Ears Back, 1857
Bronze, brown patina
Signed: Barye
1 ½ H. x 3 W. x 1 ¼ D. inches.
Antoine-Louis Barye
French 1796-1875
Jaguar and Crocodile, circa 1862
First edited circa 1862
Bronze, green and brown patina
Signed: BARYE (right front top of base)
Dimensions: 3 1/4 H. x 9 1/2 W. x 3 1/2 D. inches.
Artist Description
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875)
Antoine-Louis Barye is considered the father of the French animalier school that became popular in the middle of the nineteenth century. The animalier movement was notable for its realistic and naturalistic portrayal of animals. Barye addressed themes such as wild animals in dramatic action pitted against each other in the struggle for survival. He was also instrumental in foundry practices, and placed a great deal of energy and passion into the fabrication of his bronzes. Barye was extremely influential to generations of European and American sculptors. He received many commissions. He also executed many public works and monuments around France. His works are represented in the great museums throughout the world, with large collections in American institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y.; the Brooklyn Museum; the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore; the Baltimore Museum of Art; and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
