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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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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 ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
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...
Category
Antique 1870s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye Cheval Surpris Par Un Lion
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine-Louis Barye (French. 1796 - 1875)
Cheval surpris par un lion, seconde version (Horse surprised by a lion, second version)
Modelled circa 1833, cast probably before 1875
Signed on base "Barye",
Bronze: 15.25 Inches Tall x 14.5 Inches Wide x 6 Inches Deep (38.75 cm x 36.85 cm x 15.25 cm)
Provenance: The Estate of William H. Truettner to be sold for the benefit of The William H. Truettner Fellowship at Smithsonian American Art Museum.
William Truettner, Curator of 18th and 19th Century Painting...
Category
Antique 1850s French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antoine-Louis Barye Bronze Horse Sculpture with Left Foot Raised and Dark Patina
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antoine-Louis Barye bronze sculpture from the 19th century depicting a horse with left foot raised and dark patina. Discover the evocative e...
Category
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
