Lot 243: Louise Robert Carrier-Belleuse (French 1848-1883)

Louise Robert Carrier-Belleuse (French 1848-1883)
Allegory of French Liberty
figural group depicting a heroic female standard-bearer striding forward with arm raised, sheltering beneath her sweeping cloak a second woman holding a broken sword. The dramatic composition symbolizes patriotic sacrifice, protection, and resilience, characteristic of late 19th-century French allegorical sculpture after the Franco Prussian War.
Patinated bronze, set on a naturalistic rocky base bearing a foundry stamp, numbered 91
Signed L. Carrier-Belleuse
height 18 inches

Good condition, extended arm loose

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Estimate: $800- $1200

Auction Date: January 1, 2026