This bronze is pictured on page 148 (A70a) in "The Barye Bronzes, a catalogue raisonne" by Stuart Pivar. Produced by Susse Fes Ed. Paris after Barye's death ca. 1880's. Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1876) the earliest and most famous sculptor of the French animalier school. This bronze measures just over 20 inches in length and 121/2 inches high. The base is 93/4 inches wide and 19 inches long. The Four Winds Collection acquired this outstanding piece from the estate of a west coast collector, who originally purchased the piece in New York 20 years earlier from a prominent New Yorker. Information provided by the seller said that New York owner was the owner of a museum. We have not attempted to confirm this information.
Produced by Susse Fes Ed. Paris ca. 1880's
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