Large Antique Bronze, The Lion of Senegal Attacking an Antelope-Delabrierre 1866

SKU: 724-10 Category: Tag:

$7,200.00

Large Antique Bronze, The Lion of Senegal Attacking an Antelope-Delabrierre 1866

SKU: 724-10 Category: Tag:

$7,200.00

Description

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At over 31 inches long, this large bronze sculpture depicts a Senegalese lion on top of an antelope, pinning it to the textured ground.  Both animals have wonderful detailing, with visible musculature and realistic fur and hair.  A plaque on the side indicates that the sculpture was exhibited at the 1866 Exposition.

CONDITION: Very good antique condition.  The bronze has a wonderful coating of verdigris, with some exposed areas revealing the original bronze hue.  Signed “E. Delabrierre” on the ground.

INFORMATION
Country Of Origin

France

Age

1866

Dimensions

H - 18 1/4, W - 11, D - 31 3/4

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Description

More information coming soon…

At over 31 inches long, this large bronze sculpture depicts a Senegalese lion on top of an antelope, pinning it to the textured ground.  Both animals have wonderful detailing, with visible musculature and realistic fur and hair.  A plaque on the side indicates that the sculpture was exhibited at the 1866 Exposition.

CONDITION: Very good antique condition.  The bronze has a wonderful coating of verdigris, with some exposed areas revealing the original bronze hue.  Signed “E. Delabrierre” on the ground.

INFORMATION
Country Of Origin

France

Age

1866

Dimensions

H - 18 1/4, W - 11, D - 31 3/4

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