Lot 3456 "Arab on Horseback Attacking a Lion" Bronze Sculpture by Antoine L. Barye
Classic orientalistic school depicting an Arab on horseback attacking a lion. Barye combined his two great talents of animals and Arabs to create an imagery of the struggle for life or death. Life for the lion & sport for the Arab who is trying to spear the lion while he is on horseback. Signed on the base. Measures 20 1/4 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 19 1/2 inches tall and weighs 50 pounds. (Fr. 1795 - 1875).
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Condition: Very good condition.
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