A 19th C. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) Signed Torchiere Sculpture

A 19th C. French Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) Signed Torchiere/Lamp Sculpture. H 79" x W 17". Note: The base is NOT included! About Artist: Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. In 1862 Carrier-Belleuse was one of the founding members of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion d'honneur. The bronzes he executed prior to 1868 were always signed "Carrier" or "A. Carrier", but after 1868 his signature was changed to "Carrier-Belleuse".