Lot 154
154
ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (French, 1796-1875)

Details
ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (French, 1796-1875)

'Cheval surpris par un lion', A Bronze Figure of a Horse Attacked by a Lion

inscribed 'BARYE' and with paper label underneath marked A. Beugniet
15¾in. (40cm.) high, on marble base, rich brown patina with extensive verdigris

Lot Essay

The present bronze is an early atelier cast as evidenced by the branch which emits from the tree stump supporting the horse. Another example of this group without the branch was sold in these rooms on February 15, 1995, lot 182.