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Antoine-Louis Barye
Antoine Louis-Barye "Walking Lion" Antique Engraving by Firmin Gillot ca. 1870

Circa 1870

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"Walking Lion" Antoine Louis-Barye (France, 1775-1895) Antique Engraving by Firmin Gillot Circa. 1870 11 1/3 x 7 3/4 (21 3/8 x 17 1/2 frame) inches This is "Walking Lion," along with "Walking Tiger" are very rare prints by Antoine Louis-Barye based on the famous bronze sculptures of the same name. The signatures most likely represent that these proofs were done by the master printer from the highly esteemed house of Firmin Gillot. These are very rare prints and perhaps unique. Countless awards, medals, commissions; Louvre, D’Orsay, Walters Museum, Harvard, Metropolitan, LACMA, Chicago…
  • Creator:
    Antoine-Louis Barye (1796 - 1875, French)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 21.38 in (54.31 cm)
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    SANTA FE, NM
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU140829707002
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