After Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875) Bronze Bookend

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After Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875)

Bronze Bookend, 20th century, cast as a panther, mounted on mahogany, stamped "TIFFANY & CO." on back, base signed "BARYE" and "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR," ht. 6 1/2, wd. 10 3/4, dp. 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

Repair to wood in back , horizontal crack. Rubbing overall to bronze. Some nicks to base.


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