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Rhinoceros Cast from a model by A. Barye (Alfred BARYE 1839-1895) signed on the base. Has 4 nuts on the bottom holding the rhino to the base. The base is 2 5/8″ wide by 6″ long. The overall height of the rhino is 4″. Weight is 2 lbs. 6 oz. Found some fun reading on Barye at bottom on page.
“Rhinoceros” in very good condition with average wear. Bronze with green brown patina, signed A. Barye, nice edition. Stands and bases are not included.
Guessing late 19th century – early 20th century. Cool Old Barye Rhino!!!
Please check pictures for description and condition.
Alfred Barye was born in Paris in 1839, the son of the great Animalier master Antoine-Louis Barye, under whose tutelage he first began to sculpt. From 1864, his pieces were exhibited at the Salon, and during this early period he was known to specialize in racehorses, but his oeuvre soon expanded to include a wide variety of animal subjects. He is known also to have produced some fine figurative work, and like his father, he is chiefly known as an Animalier, although he also produced several oriental subjects.
His sculptures have a deceptive simplicity, demonstrated in works such as Rhinoceros, Camel and Elephant, as well as more domestic pieces such as Spaniel and Doll. Barye’s final submission to the salon was in 1882 and he died in Paris in the same year. In 1897, he received an honourable mention for the work Aide Fauconnier Indien, Retour de Chasse à la Gazelle.
