BRONZE TORTOISE BY ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE XIXTH CAST BARBEDIENNE M1280This Barbedienne cast iron turtle bears the inscription "Barye", it also bears the inscription "F Barbedienne" which is difficult to read, but we were able to take a picture of it. It is very well made, it is authentic and old and has been finely executed. It is a rare piece from Barye. It has a dark brown patina. Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) is a French sculptor and painter. Representative of romanticism, he is one of the most famous animal sculptors of the 19th century. It was in 1831 that Barye made himself known to the general public by exhibiting at the Salon the Tiger devouring a gavial (Louvre), a work featuring a violent fight "of impressive virtuosity". Two years later, he triumphed with the lion with the serpent in plaster, which was also successfully exhibited in its bronze version at the Salon of 1836. Preferring bronze to marble, which was deemed too cold, the artist multiplied statuettes and small animal groups that he melts and chisels himself. After a difficult period, the Second Empire gave it a second wind. This turtle is in superb condition. Our many photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the state thank you for detailing the photos. Feel free to zoom. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 3.3 cm Width: 6.5 cm Length: 10.2 cm P: 1047056 I remain at your disposal for any questions.