ALBERT ERNEST CARRIER-BELLEUSE (French 1824-1887) “LISEUSE” (THE READER).

ALBERT ERNEST CARRIER-BELLEUSE (French 1824-1887) “LISEUSE” (THE READER). Circa 1880. Bronze and ivory figure depicting a lady reading a book, with ivory face and hands, signed on the base “A. CARRiER BELLEUSE”. On the stepped circular plinth is attached a plaque reading “LISEUSE / PAR CARRIER-BELLEUSE / GRAND PRIX DU SALON”, further joined to a white marble stepped plinth. SIZE: 16-3/4″ overall h. 15-3/4″ h. of bronze. CONDITION: Very good overall with dark brown patina, gilt-bronze highlights on details of dress and robe. Proper right hand has old seam crack in ivory running between the two middle fingers. Otherwise very good original condition. 9-95133 (9,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4106	$0.00	ALBERT ERNEST CARRIER-BELLEUSE (French 1824-1887) “LISEUSE” (THE READER). Circa 1880. Bronze and ivory figure depicting a lady reading a book, with ivory face and hands, signed on the base “A. CARRiER BELLEUSE”. On the stepped circular plinth is attached a plaque reading “LISEUSE / PAR CARRIER-BELLEUSE / GRAND PRIX DU SALON”, further joined to a white marble stepped plinth. SIZE: 16-3/4″ overall h. 15-3/4″ h. of bronze. CONDITION: Very good overall with dark brown patina, gilt-bronze highlights on details of dress and robe. Proper right hand has old seam crack in ivory running between the two middle fingers. Otherwise very good original condition. 9-95133 (9,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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