C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

Details

Description

French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
Very rare colors.

Albert-Ernest … Read more French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
Very rare colors.

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 Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour.

At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics manufacture who worked with artists like Leon Arnoux, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Hugues Protat.
Known for his realistic sculptures of farm animals and birds, Paul Comolera is included in the elite school of French Animaliers sculptors.
Ref / Page 176 of "Majolica" of M. G .Karmason. See less