An exquisite bronze and ivory figure of a young woman reading, dressed in a headdress and elaborately embroidered costume in the pre-Rapheite style, holding the pages of her book in two hands. By the French artist Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, who numbered Rodin amongst his students. Made circa 1880, this figure can be found in a number of sizes, either as a solid bronze figure or in and bronze with ivory head and hands, as can be seen in this present work. In fine condition.
Measures 61 cm high.
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£6500