Small Bull
1874 · bronze
overall: 8.57 × 14.61 × 5.08 cm (3 3/8 × 5 3/4 × 2 in.)
National Gallery of Art
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Antoine-Louis Barye
1795
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218
Works in Collection
251
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13
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Antoine-Louis Barye was a French sculptor celebrated for his anatomically precise animal sculptures, which established him as the defining figure of the animalier movement in 19th-century France. Working primarily in bronze, he combined Romantic intensity with meticulous observation of living creatures, often depicting predators in moments of aggression or repose. His son Alfred Barye followed his practice as a sculptor. Barye's influence on animal representation in sculpture extended across Europe and shaped the development of naturalistic form in the medium.
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Art Institute of Chicago
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National Gallery of Art
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Cleveland Museum of Art
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Auction History
Range: $6,250 – $48,260
| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie's | Jun 2026 | $1,000 – $1,500 | Unsold | |
| Christie's | Mar 2026 | €20,000 – €30,000 | €48,260 | |
| Christie's | Nov 2025 | €10,000 – €15,000 | €15,240 | |
| Christie's | Nov 2025 | €6,000 – €8,000 | €9,525 | |
| Christie's | Apr 2024 | $6,000 – $8,000 | $16,380 | |
| Christie's | Oct 2023 | $15,000 – $25,000 | $12,600 | |
| Christie's | Jan 2023 | $7,000 – $10,000 | $9,450 | |
| Christie's | Oct 2022 | €7,000 – €10,000 | €18,900 | |
| Christie's | Apr 2022 | $8,000 – $12,000 | $16,380 | |
| Christie's | Oct 2021 | $15,000 – $25,000 | $15,000 |
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