Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) - Lot 56

Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Sleeping Jaguar, 1837 Bronze sculpture with brown patina Signed "Barye", antique cast, Barye workshop, circa 1860 Dimensions: 8.5 x 16.2 x 31.3 cm Note: In this brown patina bronze sculpture, Antoine-Louis Barye captures with exceptional mastery the peaceful yet powerful posture of a sleeping jaguar. Its precise, naturalistic modeling conveys both the suppleness and strength of the animal, characteristic of Barye's sculptural genius. Produced in antique cast iron in his own workshop around 1860, this work perfectly illustrates his sensitive, detailed approach to animal sculpture, where anatomical accuracy is combined with elegant, expressive aesthetics.