Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875) Lion with snake N°1 Bronze group Model created in 1838; early cast, circa 1860-1870; signed BARYE on the terrace behind the animal; dark green patina with light green highlights H. 26 cm (10 ¼ in.) l. 34 cm (13 ½ in.) Comparative bibliography : M. Poletti, A. Richarme, Barye, catalogue raisonné des sculptures, Paris, 2000, p.175-176, n° A 52. A bronze model depicting Lion with snake N°1 by Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875), cast circa 1860-1870