Pair of 19th Century French Bronzed Terracotta Renaissance Style Figures

An interesting and well-modelled pair of late 19^th century French terracotta renaissance style figures after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) with a bronzed finish.

The leftmost figure is after a known work by Carrier-Belleuse titled ‘Lansquenet with Halberd’ and is modelled as bearded man in renaissance style military dress. Traditionally, he holds a halberd but this one holds a simpler, possibly replacement, spear which is removeable.

The rightmost armoured figure is not named, referenced simply as a soldier and is typically pictured with a sword which, in this version, is not present.

Both sculptures are mounted to a socle, marked to the inside base with initials of an unknown maker, ready for display in an interior. They will make handsome feature pieces at either end of a fireplace mantel or placed on plinths either side of an interior doorway or arch.

Additional Dimensions

Height of figure with hat: 63 cm (24.80 in)

Bases ø: 24 cm (9.44 in)