Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a French sculptor and modeller who was born in 1824 in Anizy-le-Château, France, and began his artistic career as a porcelain modeller before studying sculpture under the famous French sculptor, Auguste Ramey. Carrier-Belleuse had a long and successful career as a sculptor, working in a variety of styles and mediums, including bronze, terra cotta and marble. He was well known for his sculptures of genre figures, animals, and mythological subjects, which were highly sought after during his lifetime. Carrier-Belleuse's work was exhibited at the Paris Salons, and he was awarded many medals and prizes for his sculptures. He was also a teacher, and his pupils included the famous French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. Carrier-Belleuse died in 1887 in Paris.

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A French patinated bronze figure of a lyre harp player, late…

Patinated Bronze Lyre Harp Player Figurine

A French patinated bronze figure of a lyre harp player, late 19th century depicting a classically draped nymph playing the lyre harp, standing barefoot on a naturalistic circular base decorated with flower heads and foliage; unmarked, possibly after…

Statue, 19th century bronzed plaster figure 'Allegorie de La…

"Peace Allegory" by Carrier-Belleuse

Statue, 19th century bronzed plaster figure 'Allegorie de La Paix', signed by Carrier-Belleuse

Pair of large 19th century hollow bronzed spelter figures,…

Pair of 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Figures

Pair of large 19th century hollow bronzed spelter figures, Benvenuto Cellini and Paolo Veronese, after Albert Carrier Belleuse (1824-1887), both standing on ebonised wooden plinths. Height 60 cm ea. Note: Benvenuto Cellini (1500?1571) was an Italian…

19th century gilt bronze 'Liseuse' the reading women, after…

Gilt Bronze Liseuse by Carrier Belleuse

19th century gilt bronze 'Liseuse' the reading women, after Albert -Enerst Carrier Belleuse (1824-1887), signed Carrier Belleuse, and titled to base, mounted on white marble base, height 27 cm (incl. Marble base)

Antique French A Carrier-Belleuse bronze figure, titled…

French Bronze Figure 'Liseuse' by Carrier-Belleuse, 26cm

Antique French A Carrier-Belleuse bronze figure, titled 'Liseuse' Par Carrier Belleuse (G Prix du Salon), 26 cm high

A gilt bronze and ivory figure of a lady reading a book, titled…

Bronze and Ivory Lady Reading Book by Carrier-Belleuse

A gilt bronze and ivory figure of a lady reading a book, titled 'Liseuse', cast after the original by Albert Ernst Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887), 26 cm high

An ormolu and bronze figure, 'Liseuse' by Albert-Ernest carrier…

Medieval Reader

An ormolu and bronze figure, 'Liseuse' by Albert-Ernest carrier -Belleuse (1824-1887), depicting a woman reading and dressed in medieval attire with richly decorated hems and bodice, with incised signature, carrier-Belleuse to the base, raised upon a…

French terracotta figure group, late 19th century, in the…

Terracotta Cherub Figure Group, Late 19th Century

French terracotta figure group, late 19th century, in the manner of carrier-Belleuse, depicting two cherubs playing, height 47 cm

Albert Ernest Carrier de Belleuse, 1824-1887 (France) large…

Melodie Bronze Statue on Oak Pedestal

Albert Ernest Carrier de Belleuse, 1824-1887 (France) large patinated 19th century bronze, titled Melodie, standing on a fitted oak pedestal, approx 80 cm high and stand approx 99 cm high

Albert-Ernst carrier-Belleuse (France 1824-1887): terracotta…

Terracotta Woman Bust on Marble Pedestal by Carrier-Belleuse

Albert-Ernst carrier-Belleuse (France 1824-1887): terracotta bust of a woman on black marble pedestal. Signed 'A.carrier'. Bust 63 cm, pedestal 100 cm

Albert Ernst Belleuse, French 1824-1887, painted bronze and…

Bronze and Ivory Renaissance Reader Sculpture

Albert Ernst Belleuse, French 1824-1887, painted bronze and ivory figure 'La Liseuse', third quarter of the 19th century, modelled as the reader in Renaissance dress, set upon a stepped bronze plinth with plaque, cast signature to base, 40.5 cm in height.

A partially draped terracotta classical maiden figure,…

Terracotta Maiden Statue by Carrier Belleuse

A partially draped terracotta classical maiden figure, Continental, 19th century, signed Carrier Belleuse, 64 cm high