Historical and Art Medals

France, c.1840/1860. France, Hercules striking down the Lion of Nemee, uniface cast Æ medal, by Barye, 72mm. Uneven green and brown-red patina, extremely rare. Slightly rubbed, but good very fine (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Art Medals.

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Louis-Antoine Barye (1795-1875), studied under Bosio, Gros and Fauconnier, The greatest animal sculptor of the 19th century, from 1838 he produced bronzes out of his own foundry. See P.K (Bronzes du XIXe) p.55.