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Antoine-Louis Barye and Barbedienne

Walking Lion

1839

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Walking Lion

1839

Physical Qualities Bronze, black patina, 8 1/8 H x 16 1/2 L x 5 D in. (without marble plinth)
Credit Line Gift of Lulie P. Hooper
Object Number 1954.261
Lion walking with proper right fore and hind legs moving forward. The lion's mouth is open, and its tail is curled downward with the bushy tip almost touching the proper left hind leg. Physical details and texture are clearly articulated. Base: rectangular flat ground with rim attached to a marble plinth.
Estate of Thomas Lanahan; Gift of Lulie P. Hooper

Inscribed: Signature worn away / barely visible on base: BARYE.

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