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Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824 - 1887), a Pair of Gilt Bronze Figures of Neapolitan Musicians, Playing the Lute and a Tambourine
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Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824 - 1887), a Pair of Gilt Bronze Figures of Neapolitan Musicians, Playing the Lute and a Tambourine

19th century
Description

Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887), a pair of gilt bronze figures of Neapolitan musicians, playing the lute and a tambourine, incised A.Carrier to the base, on circular bases

Measuring

47.5 cm high

Width 11 cms

Depth 11 cms ( base )

Condition

Aged and patinated, the base has Two small holes in the back where the previous owner had screwed the bases to some brackets to stop them falling off. I’ve left the screws in but they could be taken out, it does not effect their display

Physical Dimensions
Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Gilt Bronze Musician Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA948051
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Description
Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887), a pair of gilt bronze figures of Neapolitan musicians, playing the lute and a tambourine, incised A.Carrier to the base, on circular bases

Measuring

47.5 cm high

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases.
fig 1. Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824 - 1887), a Pair of Gilt Bronze Figures of Neapolitan Musicians, Playing the Lute and a Tambourine

Width 11 cms

Depth 11 cms ( base )

Condition

“
Aged and patinated, the base has Two small holes in the back where the previous owner had screwed the bases to some brackets to stop them falling off.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I’ve left the screws in but they could be taken out, it does not effect their display

Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated these Gilt Bronze Musician Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA948051
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases.

Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse (1824 - 1887), a Pair of Gilt Bronze Figures of Neapolitan Musicians, Playing the Lute and a Tambourine

Archive II A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases.
Archive V A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases. View VI
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A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases.
Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887), a pair of gilt bronze figures of Neapolitan musicians, playing the lute and a tambourine
Ref: SA948051
A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze sculptures depicting two Neapolitan musicians playing a lute and a tambourine on rounded bases.
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During the mid-to-late 19th century, French sculptors frequently drew inspiration from romanticised genre subjects of Southern Italy, particularly Neapolitan dancers and musicians. These works captured dynamic movement, detailed traditional costume, and expressive poses reflective of the academic Romantic style popular during the Second Empire.

French bronzes from this era were traditionally cast using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) process or sand casting methods. The finished metalwork was often gilded using electroplating or mercury gilding (ormolu) techniques, producing a rich, reflective metallic surface with finely chased surface detailing.

Authentic period bronzes typically feature cast or incised signatures of the sculptor along with foundry stamps or marks from prominent Parisian foundries. Inspecting the underside for hand-turned screws, period casting seams, and original chasing work also helps confirm authenticity.

A pair of gilt bronze statuettes can be arranged symmetrically on a marble mantelpiece, a formal sideboard top, or within a tailored bookshelf display. The warm reflective tone of gilt metal contrasts effectively against dark painted walls or natural timber backdrops.

Dust gilt bronze regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush or microfiber cloth to prevent dirt buildup in carved crevices. Avoid applying chemical polishes, abrasive cleaners, or water, as these can strip original gilding layers and damage the underlying bronze surface.
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