Ref: 920
Bust of Flora
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Ref: 920
Bust of Flora
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
60 cm (23⁵/₈ inches)
Signed: A. Carrier-Belleuse
Signed: A. Carrier-Belleuse
Exhibition: Le Musée Nissim de Camondo, Fondation Paribas, by Nadine Gasc and Gérard Mabille, pp. 102 and 103, 1991
Literature: James David Draper and G. Scherf, Playing with Fire, European Terracotta Models 1740-1840, New York 2003, pp. 191-192, fig. 89
Les Sculptures Européennes du Musée du Louvre by G. Bresc-Bautier, Paris 2006, p. 197 Fig. above
Pierre Kjellberg, Les Bronzes du XIX siècle, Dictionnaire des sculpteurs, pp. 202 – 208
Berman Bronzes Sculptors & Founders, p. 1205 ill. 4871, p. 1041 ill. 4083
From Houdon to Rodin - French sculpture of the 19th century, Kehrer Verlag Heidelberg, 2007, p. 252, p. 253 Fig.
Les Sculptures Européennes du Musée du Louvre by G. Bresc-Bautier, Paris 2006, p. 197 Fig. above
Pierre Kjellberg, Les Bronzes du XIX siècle, Dictionnaire des sculpteurs, pp. 202 – 208
Berman Bronzes Sculptors & Founders, p. 1205 ill. 4871, p. 1041 ill. 4083
From Houdon to Rodin - French sculpture of the 19th century, Kehrer Verlag Heidelberg, 2007, p. 252, p. 253 Fig.
Description: Terracotta patinated
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824–1887) was a French sculptor and designer whose work defined the decorative richness of the Second Empire. Trained initially as a goldsmith, he brought exceptional refinement to busts, mythological figures, allegories and ornamental sculpture in bronze, marble, terracotta and porcelain. His studio supplied works for major Parisian projects, including the Louvre, the Paris Opéra and other architectural commissions, while his elegant female busts became especially admired by collectors.
Carrier-Belleuse also worked internationally, designing for Minton in England, and from 1876 served as artistic director of the Sèvres porcelain manufactory, helping renew its sculptural production. His workshop was an important training ground. Auguste Rodin worked under him early in his career. Combining academic modelling, theatrical grace and industrial decorative arts, Carrier-Belleuse turned sculpture into a language of luxury, ornament and modern Parisian taste.
Carrier-Belleuse also worked internationally, designing for Minton in England, and from 1876 served as artistic director of the Sèvres porcelain manufactory, helping renew its sculptural production. His workshop was an important training ground. Auguste Rodin worked under him early in his career. Combining academic modelling, theatrical grace and industrial decorative arts, Carrier-Belleuse turned sculpture into a language of luxury, ornament and modern Parisian taste.
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