Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887): Four putti making merry, gilt bronze on a vert de mer marble base

437

H 59,5 - 52,5 cm (with and without base)

 

This French gilt bronze group of Bacchic putti cast by Raingo Frères from the model by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, last quarter of the 19th C.

 

Ref.:

- Christie's, London, Sept. 22, 2011, lot 56, for a similar group. (sold GBP 6.875) (link)