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Standing Ass
French (Paris)
19th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; bronze
Dimensions
21.6 x 23.4 x 6 cm (8 1/2 x 9 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number1993.157
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionCast bronze figure of a standing ass with head facing forward. Figure stands upon a rectangular base and looks slightly to his left. His ears are erect and his tail hangs limply between his legs.
InscriptionsInscribed on self base: BARYE: F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR. On inset gold plate in raised letters: FB; in ink on underside: 6689; incise underneath: 606(?)