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Antoine Louis Barye, Gilt Bronze Rabbit, C1850
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Antoine Louis Barye, Gilt Bronze Rabbit, C1850

19th century
Description

French Gilt Bronze figure of a rabbit with ears down, ‘Lapin oreilles couchées’ by Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875). Stamped ‘Barye’ signature and stamped number 120, circa 1850.

Good condition overall, some age related wear.

7.5cm(W) x 5cm(H) x 4cm(D)

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

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SA1194491
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36/387
Description
French Gilt Bronze figure of a rabbit with ears down, ‘Lapin oreilles couchées’ by Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875). Stamped ‘Barye’ signature and stamped number 120, circa 1850.

Good condition overall, some age related wear.

7.5cm(W) x 5cm(H) x 4cm(D)

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1194491
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Archive I A small 19th-century gilt bronze sculpture depicting a crouching rabbit on an oval moulded base.

Antoine Louis Barye, Gilt Bronze Rabbit, C1850

Archive II A small 19th-century gilt bronze sculpture depicting a crouching rabbit on an oval moulded base. View II
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Vivers Mill Antiques
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York
YO1 8AW
United Kingdom
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A small 19th-century gilt bronze sculpture depicting a crouching rabbit on an oval moulded base.
Antoine Louis Barye, Gilt Bronze Rabbit, c1850
Ref: SA1194491
A small 19th-century gilt bronze sculpture depicting a crouching rabbit on an oval moulded base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French Animalier
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCrouching rabbit, Textured fur detail, Oval moulded base
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century French Animalier sculpture portrays a crouching rabbit with its ears down, styled as the 'Lapin oreilles couchées' by Antoine Louis Barye. Formed from gilt bronze, the piece displays a gold colour with a textured surface on the animal's fur and rests upon an oval moulded base. Visible details include realistic anatomical contours, an aged metallic finish with surface wear, and a tiered moulding around the perimeter of the base. Measuring 5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide and 4 cm deep, the miniature work suits placement on a gentleman's library desk or office workspace as a decorative paperweight or study ornament.

FAQs

The Animalier movement emerged in 19th-century France, characterized by artists who specialized in precise, naturalistic depictions of animals. Sculptors such as Antoine-Louis Barye led the movement, observing anatomical accuracy and animal behaviour rather than idealizing subjects.

Gilt bronze, often referred to as ormolu, was created using the lost-wax casting technique followed by mercury gilding. Gold amalgam was applied to the cast bronze surface and heated to vaporize the mercury, leaving a durable layer of gold.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-chased surface details, precise anatomical modelling, and foundry marks or artist signatures cast directly into the base. Wear to the gilding or patination typically corresponds to areas of natural physical handling.

Small bronze sculptures function well as decorative desk accessories, paperweights, or accent pieces within a curated bookshelf display. Placing them alongside natural materials like dark timber or marble highlights the metallic finish.

Gilt bronze should be dusted regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth. Chemical cleaners and abrasive polishes must be avoided, as they can strip the fragile gold layer from the underlying metal.
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