04-06-201304-06-2013
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April 6, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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After Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887) Psyche

Sell one like this
$3,900$3,250
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2645BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 06, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

After Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887)

Psyche, the bronze winged figure shown pouring oil from an amphora into an oil lamp, standing beside a column, her robes falling from her arms, inscribed "A.CARRIER," on a shaped, stepped base titled to the front, total ht. 28 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Surface grim, inconsistent patination, spots of verdigris to base.


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Keywords

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, pouring oil, oil, oil lamp