Francois Auguste-Hippolyte Peyrol, Man Against Beast, Bronze Dore, C. 1895, (French, 1856-1929) signed 'H. Peyrll' on front bottom edge, depicting a male figure fighting a lion, on a red stone base.
FranÂois Auguste-Hippolyte Peyrol (Jr.) studied painting under his aunt, Rosa Bonheur, and sculpture under his uncle, Isidore Bonheur, as well as Tabard and Frenne. He first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1880. He became a Chevalier de la LŽgion d'honneur in 1908.MEASURMENTS: Height: without base 17 1/2 in. x Width: 11 in. x Depth: 6 in.