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Seated Lion
French
19th century
model by 1847; cast post 1875
Object Place: Europe, Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; bronze
Dimensions
26.5 x 15.7 x 30.8 cm (10 7/16 x 6 3/16 x 12 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Francene S. Burnett
Accession Number1990.620
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionCast bronze figure of a seated lion with head facing forward, roughly modeled. Produced as a sketch for Seated Lion, 1847, now at the entrance to the Louvre. Black over green patination. modeled by 1847; cast by F. Barbedienne Fondeur after 1875-before 1918.
InscriptionsInscribed on self-base: BARYE; F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR. On inset gold plate in raised letters: FB. Stamped on underside: _43 (first character letter illegible).