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Standing Ass

Antoine Louis Barye (French, 1795–1875)
Cast by: Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810–1892)
French (Paris)
19th century
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Metal; bronze
Dimensions 21.6 x 23.4 x 6 cm (8 1/2 x 9 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number1993.157
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionCast bronze figure of a standing ass with head facing forward. Figure stands upon a rectangular base and looks slightly to his left. His ears are erect and his tail hangs limply between his legs.
InscriptionsInscribed on self base: BARYE: F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR. On inset gold plate in raised letters: FB; in ink on underside: 6689; incise underneath: 606(?)