Melody

Albert Erneste Carrier de Belleuse, known as Carrier Belleuse (Anizy-le-Château 1824 - Sèvres 1887).

This famous sculptor, nicknamed in his time the "Clodion of the 19th century" had an exceptional career.

Coming to Paris at a very young age, Carrier Belleuse began an apprenticeship with a chaser in the capital, then worked for the goldsmiths Fauconier and Fannières, encouraged by the sculptor David d'Angers. He entered the École des Beaux Arts and then followed courses at the Petite Ecole and exhibited two bronze medallions at the 1850 Salon, which were a great success.
The following year, he was hired by the English porcelain manufacturer Minton China Work, then returned to France a few years later and achieved immense fame.
He exhibited regularly at the Salon and distinguished himself by the originality of his creations. Quickly; He received numerous private and public commissions, particularly for the Tuileries du Louvre, the Hôtel de Ville, ..........
Mélodie was one of his most popular works !

Dimensions :
Height 79 centimetres
Width 44 cm
Depth 33 cm