After Alfred Barye (France, 1839-1882) Bronze Arab Cavalier

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After Alfred Barye (France, 1839-1882)

Bronze Arab Cavalier, the man on horseback, signed by artist, Paris Foundry mark on base, ht. 28 in.

N.B. Alfred Barye was the son of renowned French Animalier sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye. Well regarded in his own right, he exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1864, 1865, and 1866 (for his horse-themed sculptures) and in 1882, the year of his death.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Piece has an applied patina, with some inconsistencies. Minor nicks (two deeper to tail). Spots of verdigris to base.


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