Sculptor - Antoine Louis Barye
Title - Gazelle
Sand Cast Bronze Atelier Antoine Louis Barye Circa 1850s 3 3/4" height by 4" length (9.5 cm by 10 cm)
Barye sculpted several small models of Gazelles and Kevel Antelopes in the 1840s. They were popular subjects and were cast for some years. This bronze shows a Gazelle standing at rest with his ears up listening for danger.
Barye was a master at depicting any animal he turned his hand to and this Gazelle is beautifully done. The bronze is finished with a rich dark brown with a little green patina, it is a fine cabinet bronze of a graceful Gazelle that does not often come on the market.
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