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Lot #3541
Lot #3543

Lot 3542: Huge King of the Beast 'The Sitting Lion' Bronze Signed 'Barye'

Magnificent and Huge King of the Beast 'The Sitting Lion' Bronze Signed 'Barye'

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3542: Huge King of the Beast 'The Sitting Lion' Bronze Signed 'Barye'

Magnificent and Huge King of the Beast 'The Sitting Lion' Bronze Signed 'Barye'

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Magnificent and Huge King of the Beast 'The Sitting Lion' Bronze Signed 'Barye'

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Type: Other
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Item Views: 1199
Item Interest: Average
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Catalog Page: 197
Class: Other
Description:

(Antoine L. Bayre, from: 1795-1875.) The lion is depicted as a ferocious African lion looking outward for his next meal or to warn anyone not to get too close to him. The lion rests on his back legs and his front legs are upright to support his beautiful maned, king of the beasts of Africa, head. This sculpture is signed "Bayre" on the back left paw with dimensions of: 55"x28"x41", weight: 204 lbs.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall, showing light display marks.



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