Art Deco Whippet Sculpture in Bronze by Barye

Art Deco Whippet Sculpture in Bronze by Barye  ( 1795- 1875 )
The Whippet, this bronze was cast around 1880 and signed Bayre fitted to black marble base, great quality casting, great colour and patina to bronze. Barye was born in Paris and began his career as a goldsmith and fame did not come to him until in his 60’s when he was made professor of drawings at the museum of natural history

Age: 1880
Style: Antique
Material: Bronze
Origin : France
Condition: Excellent
Restoration; None
Dimensions: 27h x 31w x13 d cm

The 19th century French sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye is renowned for his bronze sculptures of animals and mythological figures. His output was prolific and he created more than 500 works during his lifetime. One of the most iconic images produced by Barye is a whippet sculpture, which has become one of the most recognized examples of animal art in the world.
Barye’s whippet sculpture is both powerful and graceful at the same time, capturing an energy that is often seen in dogs in full flight or chasing after prey while they remain still but alert. This original work was crafted in the late 19th century using a combination of modelling techniques and lost-wax casting process to create a unique piece that stands just over 11 inches tall. It has since become one of the most sought-after items for collectors looking for pieces from this period.