Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Eagle striking down a hare, circa 1840 Bronze with richly shaded brown patina Early proof signed "Barye" and cast by "De Braux Fr" (inscription) Mark "112" on the terrace H.19.5 cm, W. 14.7 cm, D. 10.3 cm Provenance : Sale of the Fabius Frères collection, Sotheby's, October 26-27, 2011, lot 285. According to the Galerie Univers du Bronze in 2000, the model was probably designed for a goldsmith's piece, only two proofs are identified (including this one) and therefore does not appear in their catalog raisonné. The "112" mark on the terrace may be indicative of the bronze master model.