Antoine-Louis Barye (1795 - 1875) Elephant of Senegal - large model Bronze with brown-green patina Signed "BARYE" on the terrace Bears the founder's mark "F. BARBEDIENNE. Fondeur / (Paris)". H. 25 x terrace W. 33.5 x D. 12 cm Related literature : -Michel Poletti, Alain Richarme, Barye: le catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, Gallimard, 2000, model listed under n°A119, p. 251. -Florence Rionnet, Les Bronze Barbedienne: L'œuvre d'une dynastie de fondeurs (1834-1954), Paris, Arthena, 2016, model listed under n°Cat. 343, p. 259. Provenance: Private collection Expert Lacroix - Jeannest