Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) - Eagle on a rock

“Eagle, wings outstretched, beak open, naturalist terrace”.
Very fine proof in bronze with brown patina on a green background
Old Ferdinand Barbedienne casting - bears the F.B. gold stamp on the rear left of the naturalistic terrace
Signed “A.L. Barye” near the right leg

Circa 1880/85

Height: 25 cm
Length: 34 cm
Depth: 26 cm

Biblio: Model reproduced in the book “Les Bronzes de Barbedienne” by Florence Rionnet, Arthena Editions, page 252 and in the book “Bary” by Messrs Poletti and Richarme, page 232, under reference A 188.