Bronze By Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse

Bronze with nuanced brown/green patina — antique cast, very fine quality of execution. I am offering for sale a remarkable bronze by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, a major 19th-century sculptor, renowned for the virtuosity of his models and the decorative elegance of his work. A student of David d'Angers and teacher of Auguste Rodin, Carrier-Belleuse is considered one of the pillars of French sculpture under the Second Empire. This bronze exhibits a particularly meticulous casting, characteristic of antique casts: precise modeling, with great finesse in the anatomical details and drapery. Clean chasing highlighting the textures and volumes. Original patina, deep, homogeneous, and perfectly preserved, with slight highlights that underscore the quality of the surface. Signature present on the base (if applicable). The piece testifies to the high technical level of the sculptor's workshop and the great mastery of the foundrymen of the period. This type of bronze is a sought-after collector's item, both for its artistic value and its historical significance. It can be perfectly integrated into a classical interior or a collection specializing in 19th-century sculpture.