ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE | ELEPHANT DU SENEGAL

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE
French
1796 - 1875
ELEPHANT DU SENEGAL

signed BARYE and inscribed F. BARBIDIENNE., Fonduer. PARIS.FRANCE
bronze
height 10 in.; 25.5 cm

Condition Report:
Standard surface abrasions throughout. Rubbing to edges of ears and top of back. Some flaking lacquer. Overall good condition and good cast.

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Provenance:
Graham Gallery, New York