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French Bronze Lion by Al Barye, Cast by Barbedienne
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French Bronze Lion by Al Barye, Cast by Barbedienne

19th century
Description

Top quality, French Bronze Animalier group entitled ‘Lion Devorant une Biche’ (Lion devouring a Doe), by Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875), cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Marks to base - ‘Barye’ and ‘F Barbedienne Fondeur'. Also numbered 1327 to the underside, hand written in black ink .

Very good condition throughout, moderate age related wear, late 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
30.6cm (12.05")
Depth
13.8cm (5.43")
Declaration

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA982826
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36/346
Description
Top quality, French Bronze Animalier group entitled ‘Lion Devorant une Biche’ (Lion devouring a Doe), by Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875), cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Marks to base - ‘Barye’ and ‘F Barbedienne Fondeur'. Also numbered 1327 to the underside, hand written in black ink .

Very good condition throughout, moderate age related wear, late 19th century.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
30.6cm (12.05")
Depth
13.8cm (5.43")
Date of Manufacture

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Lion Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA982826
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36/346
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A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching lion resting upon an oval integral base with foundry markings.
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Archive I A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching lion resting upon an oval integral base with foundry markings.

French Bronze Lion by Al Barye, Cast by Barbedienne

Archive II A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching lion resting upon an oval integral base with foundry markings. View II
Archive III A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching lion resting upon an oval integral base with foundry markings. View III
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Vivers Mill Antiques
Telephone 07919 670643
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The Antiques Centre York
41 Stonegate
York
YO1 8AW
United Kingdom
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A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching lion resting upon an oval integral base with foundry markings.
French Bronze Lion by Al Barye, cast by Barbedienne
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A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching lion resting upon an oval integral base with foundry markings.
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Originating in 19th-century France, the Animalier movement focused on the realistic depiction of animals, led by sculptors like Antoine-Louis Barye who studied natural anatomy to capture precise form and movement.

Most 19th-century French bronzes were created using the lost-wax or sand-casting method, after which skilled artisans applied chemical patination and hand-chasing to refine surface details.

Authentic castings typically feature crisp foundry stamps or inscriptions, fine detail in the hand-chased metalwork, and an even, rich patination standard for period French bronzes.

Position the sculpture on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside books or contemporary ceramics to add historical texture and sculptural contrast to the space.

Dust the bronze regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a light coat of neutral microcrystalline wax annually to protect the patination from moisture and handling.
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