Description
Barye's hunt groups for the duke of Orléans's centerpiece were intended to be unique casts. However, later in his career, the sculptor revisited these subjects and issued variants using the sand-casting process. This example, in which mastiffs attack a bear, is related to the duke of Orléans' "Bear Hunt." This particular sculpture is a foundry model that was used for casting the segments of the final work. Clearly visible in the surface of this model are the seams of the interlocking units and the pins and sockets used in assembling it.
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