Bust by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse woman with a terracotta flower crown on shower stand M1346 This 19th century terracotta bust was made by A.E. Carrier-Belleuse. It bears the Carrier-Belleuse signature in the mass. It is authentic and ancient. Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse known as Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) is a French sculptor. He was one of the most prolific artists of the century and enjoyed the greatest success during the Second Empire, benefiting from the personal support of Napoleon III. His work was greatly influenced by the style of the Italian Renaissance and that of the 18th century, which he helped to bring up to date. From his workshop in Paris came a prodigious quantity of decorative statuettes. Carrier-Belleuse was, towards the end of his life, director of art works at the Manufacture de Sèvres. His passage was marked by the renewal of the collections and the modernization of the style. This bust is very nervous, especially in the hair. You will notice that it rests on a wooden shower base. It has its original patina. It has not undergone any restoration. We point out, for the most picky, wear and friction, scratches. Note cracks and spots on the foot. Our numerous photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the condition, please detail the photos. Feel free to zoom in. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 49.5 cm Shoulder width: 35 cm Base diameter: 12.7 cm D: 1293757 S: JEZYBRDZ   I remain at your disposal for any questions.