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French Gilt Bronze Stork on a Turtle, Al Barye, Barbedienne
Vivers Mill Antiques
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French Gilt Bronze Stork on a Turtle, Al Barye, Barbedienne

19th century
Description

Very rare, top quality French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Stork standing on the back of a Turtle ( Cigogne posée sur une torque) by Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1895), cast by Barbedienne. Stamped marks to underside ‘Barye’ & ‘F Barbedienne.’

Excellent condition throughout. c1890

7.5cm(H) x 5cm(W) x 3.3cm(D) 136gms/4oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Declaration

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Stork Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1023641
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Description
Very rare, top quality French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Stork standing on the back of a Turtle ( Cigogne posée sur une torque) by Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1895), cast by Barbedienne. Stamped marks to underside ‘Barye’ & ‘F Barbedienne.’

Excellent condition throughout. c1890

7.5cm(H) x 5cm(W) x 3.3cm(D) 136gms/4oz

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Date of Manufacture

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Stork Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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Vivers Mill Antiques
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A small gilt bronze sculpture featuring a stork standing on the shell of a turtle with detailed feather chasing and a golden finish.
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Archive I A small gilt bronze sculpture featuring a stork standing on the shell of a turtle with detailed feather chasing and a golden finish.

French Gilt Bronze Stork on a Turtle, Al Barye, Barbedienne

Archive II A small gilt bronze sculpture featuring a stork standing on the shell of a turtle with detailed feather chasing and a golden finish. View II
Archive III A small gilt bronze sculpture featuring a stork standing on the shell of a turtle with detailed feather chasing and a golden finish. View III
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Vivers Mill Antiques
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The Antiques Centre York
41 Stonegate
York
YO1 8AW
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 36
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Vivers Mill Antiques
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A small gilt bronze sculpture featuring a stork standing on the shell of a turtle with detailed feather chasing and a golden finish.
French Gilt Bronze Stork On a Turtle, AL Barye, Barbedienne
Ref: SA1023641
A small gilt bronze sculpture featuring a stork standing on the shell of a turtle with detailed feather chasing and a golden finish.
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The Animalier movement emerged in 19th-century France, characterised by sculptors who specialized in precise, anatomically realistic depictions of animals. Artists such as Antoine-Louis Barye popularized these works, which were cast in bronze foundries for desktop and mantelpiece display.

Gilt bronze figures were created using lost-wax or sand casting methods before being hand-chased to refine surface detail. Gold was subsequently applied using fire-gilding or electroplating techniques to produce a metallic finish.

Authentic pieces display crisp hand-chiselling on feather or shell textures, natural age wear in recessed areas, and correct foundry or artist signatures. Antique bronzes also feature appropriate casting seams and threaded assembly fixings beneath the base rather than modern welds.

Small bronze sculptures function effectively on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or desk alongside leather-bound books and classic brass accessories. Positioning the piece near directional lighting highlights the detailed chasing and gilded metallic surfaces.

Dust gilt bronze regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid chemical polishes, abrasive cleaners, or water, which can strip gilding or induce unwanted oxidisation.
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