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264. Attributed to Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887)

Classical woman reclining by a spring, circa 1850, unsigned.
Bronze with brown patina. 11" h., 16" l.

Provenance: Collection of J.A. Birch. Purchased Christie's London, 1987.

2,000/4,000     SOLD: $1,610.00

Note:This piece was apparently viewed by June Hargrove, who responded in a letter of 1988: "It sure looks like a gorgeous Carrier-Belleuse circa 1850-55 to me. The face, the surface, the subject and pose - it all fits perfectly into what I've seen."
Condition: minor wear to patina.