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Bust probably representing Adrian Van Ostade (1610-1685).
Patinated terra cotta proof by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1850.
During this period, he produced busts of famous figures (Beethoven, Murillo, Rembrandt, Charles I and Cromwell...).
Albert- Ernest Carrier- Belleuse (1824-1887) had a prolific studio at 15 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in Paris. His apprentice was Auguste Rodin.
He devoted himself to decorative sculpture (Hôtel de la Païva, etc.) and to depicting the great figures of his time (Napoleon III, Delacroix, etc.).
(Napoleon III, Delacroix, Thiers, Grévy...) and of the past.
Our bust is in good condition (possible restoration to the hat, barely visible). It stands on a blackened wooden base.
Circa 1850
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