Alfred Barye (1839-1882) French, Bronze Sculpture of Walking Lion. 19th-century French animalier bronze sculpture of a walking, roaring lion with a chocolate-brown patina. Incise signature on base.

Size: 15 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. 

Alfred Barye (1839–1882) was a French sculptor known for his finely detailed animal bronzes in the 19th-century animalier tradition, a movement devoted to realistic portrayals of wildlife. The son of the renowned animal sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye, he developed his own style while inevitably working in his father’s shadow, often signing his works “A. Barye” or “Alf. Barye,” which later caused attribution confusion. His sculptures—frequently depicting horses, dogs, and exotic animals—are admired for their lively movement, anatomical accuracy, and careful attention to texture. Although less famous than his father, Alfred Barye contributed meaningfully to the popularity of animalier sculpture in France and remains appreciated by collectors for the elegance and craftsmanship of his bronze works.

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