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Address
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PO Box 658
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3GH
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+44 (0)1342 311729
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+44 (0)7976 247942
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Lion au Serpent
(France 1854)
Dimensions
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Width
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35.00cm
13.78 inches
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Height
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25.00cm
9.84 inches
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Classification
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Artists
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ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE (1796-1875)
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Description / Expertise
Lion au Serpent was exhibited first in plaster in 1832 and then at the Salon of 1833. It is considered one of Barye's most recognized and acclaimed images.
The power of the lion contrasting with the speed and danger represented by the snake.
Cire perdue cast with dark patina
Literature:
Reference: Pivar- The Barye Bronzes
Signed
Signed Barye and incised with dedication of 1854.
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