THEODORE BAUR (1835-1894) THE CHARGING BUFFALO

THEODORE BAUR (1835-1894) THE CHARGING BUFFALO. Second half 19th century. Accompanied by an excerpt from a book which indicates the Meriden Britannia Company commissioned Baur to execute this sculpture especially for the Centennial where it received great acceptance and was later exhibited in many other late 19th Century exhibitions. Signed in script “Theo Baur” under the right rear haunch, with no apparent foundry mark, this realistic rendition depicting a buffalo with lowered head, preparing to charge. SIZE: Buffalo measures 10 1/2″ high, 17 3/4″ in length and the plinth measures 3/4″ high, 15″ in length, width 6 1/2″ CONDITION: With original surfaces and fine gold-brown patina, mounted on an original green marble plinth. Very good overall. 9-97128 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1191	$2,300.00	THEODORE BAUR (1835-1894) THE CHARGING BUFFALO. Second half 19th century. Accompanied by an excerpt from a book which indicates the Meriden Britannia Company commissioned Baur to execute this sculpture especially for the Centennial where it received great acceptance and was later exhibited in many other late 19th Century exhibitions. Signed in script “Theo Baur” under the right rear haunch, with no apparent foundry mark, this realistic rendition depicting a buffalo with lowered head, preparing to charge. SIZE: Buffalo measures 10 1/2″ high, 17 3/4″ in length and the plinth measures 3/4″ high, 15″ in length, width 6 1/2″ CONDITION: With original surfaces and fine gold-brown patina, mounted on an original green marble plinth. Very good overall. 9-97128 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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