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Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne

Seated Basset (short hair, head turned to right)

Original model 1841; this cast 1876-1909

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Seated Basset (short hair, head turned to right)

Original model 1841; this cast 1876-1909

Physical Qualities Bronze, brown-gold patina, 5-1/8 H x 10-1/4 L x 3-7/8 D in.
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.46.60
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; from Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, by gift 1910; from Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George Aloysius Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Bottom of base: black ink: 'BASSET ASSIS/ MODERNE'. Bottom of base: two labels: l.64.15.70; BMA cat. #345. Signed on base: 'BARYE'; 'F.BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR.'

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