'Graziella': A Gilt-Bronze and Ivory Figure from a model by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
SIGNED IN THE CAST 'A.CARRIER-BELLEUSE', CIRCA 1900
the gilding of the female figure in rich and sumptuous clothing is highlighted with details in gently iridescent dark blue patina, the figure poses elegantly holding a spindle in one hand, while looking down at the end of the thread and weight in her other hand, raised on a short marble pedestal base
51cm high