An impressive patinated bronze sculpture titled Mélodie, after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824–1887), depicting an elegant female figure in flowing classical drapery holding a musical instrument. The composition exhibits intricate detailing, graceful movement, and the refined naturalism associated with 19th-century French academic sculpture. The bronze features a rich, multicolored patina and rests on a decorative base. Carrier-Belleuse was a prominent French sculptor celebrated for his romantic and allegorical subjects. Dimensions: 31" H × 17" W × 14" D; base measures 11" × 8.5". Provenance: Private collection, Illinois.

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