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French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye

Name: French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye
Brand: Antoine-Louis Barye
Price: 8500 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Dévorant une Gazelle (second edition)" Medium-brown autumnal patinated sand-cast bronze Signed in cast "BARYE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR" conceived 1857, cast posthumously after 1875, probably circa 1895 underside incised 654 and in black ink 2093 Item # 401EPP29A A fine late 19th century casting of Barye's "Tiger Devouring a Gazelle". Originating from two distinct versions, this particular piece embodies the latter design, notable for its refined surface detailing and a more subdued representation of the violent encounter. This contrasts with the earlier version's more impressionistic texture and graphic adherence to realism, including the depiction of the gazelle's belly being opened and its entrails spilled across the ground. It is interesting to take note of the thematic parallel to Barye's "Tiger Devouring a Gavial," which studied the tiger's natural behavior in subduing a more aggressive prey. The comparative analysis of the intensity and aggression depicted in these works is worth considering, with the present model illustrating a serene aftermath of what was likely a relatively quick and decisive conflict, a sharp contrast to the tension and unresolved struggle evident in the tiger's battle with the crocodile. This specific casting, executed posthumously not long after Barye's death in 1875, adheres faithfully to the original molds with a finely textured surface throughout. Minimal cold-tooling is evident, with much of the detail and texture directly inherited from the original molds. It is finished in a dark brown primary patination with an underlying autumnal hue coming through the relief, an intentional device to highlight the nuance of the figures. The model is signed on the base BARYE and incised F. Barbedienne, Fondeur along the base. The underside is marked with a cold-tooled "654" and in black ink "2093". Artist Listings & Bibliography: The Barye Bronzes: A Catalogue Raisonne, Stuart Pivar, 1974, A62, p. 159 (premiere edition) Barye: Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Poletti & Richarme, 2000, cat. A75 (2), p. 208, ill. 178 Measurements: 5 1/2" H x 5 3/4" D x 13 5/8" W Condition Report: Very fine original condition with minimal wear to the patina; carefully cleaned and preserved under wax. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:

Antoine-Louis Barye (Sculptor)

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 13.63 in (34.63 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)

Style:

Romantic (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century