Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887) , A Bronze Group of Two Baccantes and a Putto | Christie's

Sale 8498

19th Century European Ptgs, Drawings, Watercolors, Sculpture

New York, Park Avenue

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25 October 1996

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Lot 130

Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887)

A Bronze Group of Two Baccantes and a Putto

Price realised

USD 14,950

Estimate

USD 7,000 - USD 10,000

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Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887)
A Bronze Group of Two Baccantes and a Putto
inscribed 'Carrier-Belleuse'
28¾in. (73cm.) high, dark brown patina
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Lot Essay

The present composition is one of Carrier-Belleuse's most successful and playful groups and is clearly inspired by Clodion's 18th century Bacchanals.
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