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Antoine-Louis Barye — Lion au serpent, chef-modèle (Lion and serpent)
Antoine-Louis Barye

Lion au serpent, chef-modèle (Lion and serpent)

A bronze chef-modèle depicting the dramatic encounter between a lion and serpent by renowned animal sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye. The composition showcases dynamic movement and tension between the two creatures rendered with exceptional anatomical detail.

Medium
bronze, dark green-brown patina
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Sladmore: Life in Bronze

March 31, 2022

Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Lot 28

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Antoine-Louis Barye, Lion au serpent, chef-modèle (Lion and serpent)

A bronze chef-modèle depicting the dramatic encounter between a lion and serpent by renowned animal sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye. The composition showcases dynamic movement and tension between the two creatures rendered with exceptional anatomical detail.

Medium
bronze, dark green-brown patina
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Bronze, French, Barye, Lion, Animalier, Serpent, Animal Sculpture, Nature, Drama

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Cleveland Museum of Art