Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse La Nourrice italienne | The Italian nurse

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
1824 - 1887
La Nourrice italienne (The Italian nurse)

terracotta group
signed A. CARRIER

H. 26 ⅓ in.
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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
1824 - 1887
La Nourrice italienne

groupe terre cuite
signé A. CARRIER

H. 67 cm

Condition Report:
The terracotta is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt in the crevices. Wear and scratches to the surface is several places, consistent with age and handling. Some darker coloration to the terracotta in several places, in particular to her back, the top of her hat and the proper left side of her neck. One firing crack bellow her proper left arm at the back.

Provenance:
1990, Sculpture Passion, Monaco, Salle des Arts du Sporting d’Hiver, 24 mars – 16 avril 1990, cat. 80