Pair Of Busts Of Omphale, Carrier-belleuse, Late 19th Century
Artist: Carrier-belleuse
Pair of busts of Omphale
Carrier-Belleuse
Late 19th century
Dimensions: height 26 cm x diameter 16 cm
Rare pair of bronze busts with nuanced patinas, depicting Omphale, queen of Lydia in Greek mythology.
According to legend, she was the wife of Hercules and wore the Nemean lion’s skin, the trophy from the hero’s first of the twelve labors.
Son and student of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, the artist made a name for himself at the Paris Salon before devoting himself to sculpture, particularly female portraits inspired by antiquity. This pair captivates with the delicacy of the faces, the richness of the drapery, and the subtle interplay between its two patinas.
Carrier-Belleuse
Late 19th century
Dimensions: height 26 cm x diameter 16 cm
Rare pair of bronze busts with nuanced patinas, depicting Omphale, queen of Lydia in Greek mythology.
According to legend, she was the wife of Hercules and wore the Nemean lion’s skin, the trophy from the hero’s first of the twelve labors.
Son and student of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, the artist made a name for himself at the Paris Salon before devoting himself to sculpture, particularly female portraits inspired by antiquity. This pair captivates with the delicacy of the faces, the richness of the drapery, and the subtle interplay between its two patinas.
1 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 16
Height: 26
Reference (ID): 1779207
Availability: In stock
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