Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) - Lot 142

Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Pheasant Early edition proof. Cast in a shaded green patina by Ferdinand Barbedienne, signed "BARYE" on the base. Bears the gold founder's stamp "F B" on the base and the numbers "44" and "645" stamped under the base. Antique ink inscription "6886" on the underside. 12 x 18 x 5 cm (Tail end missing) References : - Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Barye, le catalog raisonné des sculptures, Gallimard, 2000, model number A193, p.336 - Florence Rionnet, Les Bronzes Barbedienne. L'œuvre d'une dynastie de fondeurs (1834-1954), Arthena, 2016, model number 344, p.259 This model, with the head turned to the right, is the counterpart of the Pheasant, with the head turned to the left. The first edition of this model was produced around 1845.