This is a copy of the Lion Killing a Snake statuette produced by Antoine-Louis Barye, the father and most prominent exponent of the animalier school in the 19th century. His figures of animals are true to life and at the same time imbued with a romantic and heroic spirit. The plaster composition Lion Killing a Snake was first exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1832. Later it was done in bronze, won great popularity and was many times repeated in different materials and sizes.

Bronze.
Height 9 3/4 in. (25 cm).