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Who is the most famous animal sculptor of all time?
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The most famous animal sculptor of all time is arguably Antoine-Louis Barye. The French artist was acclaimed not only for his skill but also as the founder of what became known as the French Animalier School. Barye's specialty was wild game such as lions, tigers and elephants, but he also created equestrian groups and mythological figures, typically in bronze. In order to realistically depict animal anatomy, he spent much time at the Jardin des Plantes menagerie in Paris. Explore a variety of Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Black Patinated Bronze Group.
A French bronze group entitled 'Thesee combattant le centaure Bienor, esquisse' (Theseus slaying...
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Antique 1850s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) "Guerrier du Caucase" cast bronze sculpture depicting a Caucasian warrior in full armor rendered in fine detail riding on his horse.
Cast ci...
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Antique 1870s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Panther of Tunisia” by Antoine-Louis Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE
French, 1796-1875
Panther of Tunisia [smaller version]
Sand-cast patinated bronze
Signed in cast BARYE
Cast executed last quarter of the 19th century
3 1/2" H ...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture “Panther Seizing Stag” after Antoine-Louis Barye & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE
French, 1796-1875
"Panthère Saissant un Cerf" (Panther Seizing a Stag, on a terrace with profiles)
Sand-cast bronze with verde autumnal patination
Signed in bas...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture, Lion with Snake, After A. Barye, France, 20th Century.
By Antoine-Louis Barye, Warranty Paris JB Depose
Located in Regensburg, DE
Solid bronze figure of a lion fighting a snake, a famous motif by A. BARYE.
Engraved on the plinth “A. BARYE” (Antoine-Louis Barye, 1795–1875), one of the most important French sculp...
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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Antique Bronze Sculpture"Walking Tiger"by Antoine-Louis Barye, Barbedienn
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE
French, 1795-1875
"Tigre Qui Marche"
Patinated bronze Signed in base "BARYE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, FRANCE" conceived 1841, cast circa 1880-1900
Item # 110UGP10Q
Barye's ability to merge our romantic idealization of nature with a colder reality of nature's predator is beautifully represented in this striding cat. Originally conceived in 1841, Tigre Qui Marche (Walking Tiger...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
