Dreweatts 1759
Lot 467
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE (FRENCH 1796-1875), AN ANIMALIER BRONZE 'ELÉPHANT DU SÉNÉGAL' CAST BY BARBEDIENNE, CIRCA 1870-1880 Bronze with green-brown patina, stepped marble base with gilt bronze slipper base, signed to cast BARYE, with the foundry mark F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR and stamped with the gold FB, underside inscribed in ink 4684 **ial, numbered 676 45, ZZ, base stamped KK 45356, marble similarly numbered bronze 14cm high, base 19.5cm wide, 18cm high overall, base 22cm wide Literature: Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Barye. Catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p. 251, n. A 119. Stuart Pivar Barye Bronzes: A Catalogue Raisonné, Antique Collectors Club, 1974, p. 56 (A90) illustrated 175 Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use. Relatively little cleaning in recent years so quite dirty throughout. We have elected not to try and remove this which has accreted to crevices, base and the marble plinth. The tail with some loss to surface patination. Marble base very dirty, edge chips and gilt show to base has lost lacquered surface and discoloured. The bronze was mounted on a cross bar to the underside- which is then attached to screw to base- this is detached and will greatly benefit from clean and remedial attention. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
