Antoine-Louis BARYE

Bronze with nuanced brown red patina, signed «BARYE».
Cast by Atelier Barye.
Circa 1857-1875.

Height: 11.5 cm – 0′ 4¹/₂” in.
Depth: 20.2 cm – 0′ 8″ in.

Provenance: former Louis Mérante (1828-1887) collection,  principal dancer, the ballet master at the Paris Opéra. Remained in the family until its acquisition by the gallery. 

Literature: Michel Poletti et Alain Richarme, Barye – catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Edition Gallimard, Vérone, 2000, p. 335, model ref A192,  reproduite under the n° 333.