Antoine-Louis Barye
Walking Tiger
Original model c. 1841; this cast n.d.
Physical Qualities
Bronze, green patina, 12-3/8 H x 16-1/2 L x 5-5/16 D in. (with base)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased as the gift of Stiles Tuttle Colwill and the Stiles Ewing Tuttle Memorial Trust
Object Number
2004.5
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2004; Christie's; Robert L. B. Tobin by descent from Margaret Batts Tobin; Maryland Institute, College of Art, on loan to The Baltimore Museum of Art; George A. Lucas.
Christie's, 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics, Tuesday, 28 October 2003, p. 192, Lot #199, Sale Number 1291.
Inscribed: Signed, "BARYE" on stepped plinth
Markings: The underside with white paint "LUCAS," two adhesive labels printed, "BMA/cat.#405" and "L.64.15/.21" and with further label printed, "Property of Margaret Batts Tobin/Number 68/August 5, 1989"
