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Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne

Bear in His Trough

original model 1832; this cast probably 1876 or 1882

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Bear in His Trough

original model 1832; this cast probably 1876 or 1882

Physical Qualities Bronze, golden brown patina, Overall: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 5/8 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 1996.46.10
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchse, 1996; from Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, by gift, 1910; from Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest, 1909; from George Aloysius Lucas, Paris, by purchase, 1876; Barbedienne, Paris
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection", October 12-November 21, 1965, no. 347.

The J.B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, November 12-December 27, 1970.

Inscribed: Side of base: front left, stamped 'BARYE'; front right, stamped and embossed gold 'FB'; right center, stamped 'F.BARBEDIENNE.FONDEUR.' Two stickers: L.64.15.11; BMA cat. #347. Black ink: 'OURS/ DANSSON AUGE/ MODERNE.' Number engraved: '38'. Side of base: right 'MODERNE' in black ink; left 'OURS DANSSONAUGE' in black ink.

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