Lot 104
  • 104

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse 1824 - 1887 A French carved ivory and gilt-bronze figure of 'La Liseuse'

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
  • height 24 in.
  • 61 cm
gilt-bronze plaque centering the front titled LISEUSE / PAR CARRIER-BELLEUSE / GRAND PRIX DU SALON, the base inscribed A. CARRIER-BELLEUSE.

Condition

Age cracks filled with dirt to ivory. Strong green oxidation point to the cover of the book and in her right sleeve. Minor tarnishing to gilt-bronze, wear especially around the base.
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