Alfred Barye (French, 1839-1882), 'Le Coq', a patinated bronze model of a cockerel, late 19th century, portrayed standing on a domed naturalistically modelled base and on further octagonal socle, inscribed A. BARYE. FILS. to the maquette, 23cm high overall Provenance: British Private Collection Acquired by the present owner at Sotheby's London, Nineteenth Century Decorative Works of Art and Furniture, 23 June 1983, lot 161