Antoine Louis Barye (1796-1875) and his son, Alfred Barye (1839-1882) were French sculptors, most famous for his depiction of animals,

Antoine Louis Barye was born in Paris and took up sculpture in 1817, working in the studios of Bosio & Gros.

In 1819 he took part in the competition of the Ecole des Beaux Arts where he was runner up. Barye exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1827 onwards.

In a career spanning half a century his output was prodigious; his bronzes are imbued with realism and there is meticulous attention to anatomical detail.

Alfred Barye learnt the art of sculpture and casting from his father, but he is always considered subordinate in skills to his father. He is known to have produced numerous casts of famous racehorses of the day, and exhibited a racehorse at the Paris Salon in each of the years from 1864 to 1866.

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A bronze lion after Antoine-Louis Barye, the striding feline on…

A bronze lion after Antoine-Louis Barye, the striding feline on a marble base. Height 25 cm, length 35 cm, depth 12 cm

Alfred Barye (France 1839-1882), Jester bust in cast bronze,…

Alfred Barye (France 1839-1882), Jester bust in cast bronze, circa 1860s, signed 'Barye Alf.', 20 cm high

Fine 19th century bronze rabbit by Antoine Louis, signed Barye…

Barye's Bronze Rabbit

Fine 19th century bronze rabbit by Antoine Louis, signed Barye F. Barbedienne foundry, an adorable seated rabbit bronze figure, signed and numbered to base, height 3.5 inches

Bronze figure group after Alfred Louis Barye, depicting a…

Lion and Serpent Quarrel Bronze Sculpture

Bronze figure group after Alfred Louis Barye, depicting a quarreling lion and and serpent, signed, resting on a marble base, height 24 cm and length 28 cm

A bronze of two kangaroos, modern, cast from the model by…

Bronze Kangaroo Duo on Marble Plinth

A bronze of two kangaroos, modern, cast from the model by Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1875) on a black marble oval plinth, height 30 cm

Bronze relief plaque after Alfred Barye, of rectangular form…

Roaring Lion Bronze Relief Plaque by Alfred Barye

Bronze relief plaque after Alfred Barye, of rectangular form depicting a roaring lion, signed Barye centre left, 12 x 21 cm

After Barye bronze figure of a lion

Barye's Bronze Lion

After Barye bronze figure of a lion

A large bronze Casting of the head and shoulders of a stag…

Bronze Stag Head Sculpture by Barye

A large bronze Casting of the head and shoulders of a stag after Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875), a naturalistic model supported on a black marble base, inscribed signature Barye to the shoulder, height 48 cm, width 31 cm, depth 18 cm

Antoine Louis Barye bronze sculpture, Panther of Tunisia',…

Barye's Panther of Tunisia Bronze Sculpture

Antoine Louis Barye bronze sculpture, Panther of Tunisia', Parisian foundry marks to the reverse for F. Barbedienne, sculptor's name cast to the base front, length 19 cm.

A bronze figure of a lioness impressed 'Barye'. Height 8.5 cm,…

Barye's Bronze Lioness Figurine

A bronze figure of a lioness impressed 'Barye'. Height 8.5 cm, length 18 cm approx.

After Alfred Louis Barye, patinated bronze figure of a seated…

Seated Greyhound by Alfred Barye

After Alfred Louis Barye, patinated bronze figure of a seated greyhound, signed to base, 18 cm high

After, Alfred Louis Barye, bronze sculpture of a Basset hound',…

Bronze Basset Hound Sculpture by Alfred Barye

After, Alfred Louis Barye, bronze sculpture of a Basset hound', signed to base, 15 cm high, 25 cm long

After Alfred Louis Barye, patinated bronze figure of a tiger…

Bronze Tiger Figurine by Alfred Barye

After Alfred Louis Barye, patinated bronze figure of a tiger 'Tigre Qui Marche', signed to base, 13 cm high, 27 cm wide

Antique bronze figure group after Antoine-Louis Barye (French,…

Lioness and cobra bronze sculpture

Antique bronze figure group after Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875), bronze sculpture of lioness protecting her young from a cobra, on marble base, approx 31 cm high, 36 cm wide, 17 cm deep

A bronze sculpture of a lioness, signed by Barye French repro

Barye's Bronze Lioness

A bronze sculpture of a lioness, signed by Barye French repro

A fine sculptured bronze deer trophy signed Barye, on square…

Barye's Bronze Deer Trophy on Marble Base

A fine sculptured bronze deer trophy signed Barye, on square marble base. 48 cm high

Bronze 'Cavalier Arabe' figure after D'Alfred Barye & Emile…

Arab Horseman Bronze Figure

Bronze 'Cavalier Arabe' figure after D'Alfred Barye & Emile Guillemin, depicting an Arab horseman returning from the hunt. Signed 'Ele Guillemin'. Height 82 cm

After Antoine Louis Barye, bronze of 'Lioness Carrying a Cub',…

Barye's Lioness with Cub Bronze Sculpture

After Antoine Louis Barye, bronze of 'Lioness Carrying a Cub', good dark brown patina to all, the lioness with cub to her mouth, the long natural ground base with plants and floral highlights. Cast 'Barye' to the base. 72 x 17.5 x 38.5 cm

Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875). A green patinated bronze…

Barye's Lion Marchant Bronze on Marble Base

Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875). A green patinated bronze figure of a lion marchant on a later marble base, signed on the base Barye. Length 39 cm. Provenance: Leo Schofield Bronte House Sale, Christie's, March 2004, lot 15.

Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875). A bronze strolling tiger on…

Bronze Strolling Tiger by Barye

Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875). A bronze strolling tiger on bronze base bearing Barbedienne foundry mark. Length 39 cm.

Bronze, Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1875) 'Eagle', c.1900, with…

Barye's Bronze Eagle Sculpture

Bronze, Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1875) 'Eagle', c.1900, with dark patination, signed 'A L Barye' in cast, with foundry mark 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur' in cast. Height 25 cm

A. Barye (Alfred Barye 1839 -1882) French antique bronze…

French Bronze Pheasant Sculpture by A. Barye

A. Barye (Alfred Barye 1839 -1882) French antique bronze pheasant sculpture, 18 cm long

A large bronze figure of a tigeress carrying a cub in its mouth,…

Barye's Bronze Tigeress with Cub Sculpture

A large bronze figure of a tigeress carrying a cub in its mouth, cast from the model by Antoine Louis Barye on an oval base, inscribed Barye 72 cm length