Description
Antoine Louis Barye (FR, 1796-1875)
Cerf dix cors terrassé par deux lévriers d’Écosse, 2e version
(Stag attacked by two hounds, second version)
inscribed ‘BARYE’ (to top of base)
bronze, greenish-brown patina
16 in. (40.6 cm.) high, 24 in. (61 cm.) wide, 13.75 in. (35 cm.) deep
Probably cast by Brame circa 1876-1898.
this is a larger and rare masterpiece of Barye’s oeuvres d’art standing at 16 inches and 24 inches wide. The savagery of these Scottish hounds are depicted in their intensity of the attack and displayed on the face of the stag that may know his demise. the patina is classic Barye with lots of greens and browns, The rarity of this piece is real as very few have come to market and are almost never available on the retail market. This bronze comes from Christie’s Auctions New York from a serious collector. This bronze will not last. Please also peruse my other important Barye bronzes.
Provenance: Christie’s Auctions New York. Sale 24549
Collections: Including a Southern Hôtel Particulier by Brian J. McCarthy
Literature: A. Richarme & M. Poletti, Barye: Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, pp. 288-9, cat. A148.
Overall in good condition. With light rubbing throughout, some scattered areas of oxidation primarily to the integral base and a light layer of surface dirt in crevices.
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