Lot Essay
Louis Vidal (1831-92) also known as Vidal-Navtel, studied under Barye and Rouillard. He was actually born blind and Alfred Barye, the son of his mentor, assisted him in modelling his subjects.
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Details
A French bronze prowling lion, late 19th or early 20th century
After Louis Vidal, inscribed to base -- 13¾in. (35cm.) long overall
After Louis Vidal, inscribed to base -- 13¾in. (35cm.) long overall
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