Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Leda and the Swan

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

French · 1824–1887 · Sculptor, Draughtsman

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse 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. (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, A white Carrara marble portrait bust of Albrecht Dürer., Carved in the round.. This idealised bust of Albrecht Dürer was made as part of a series of portraits of famous artists which Carrier-Belleuse carried out in various materials between 1860 and 1874. This portrait shows the legendary German artist not in the traditional, Christ-like manner but instead as an aged but vigorous character with the pathos of a true Renaissance man. Signed "A. CARRIER" to the reverse. In perfect condition. Mounted on a two-piece marble socleA white Carrara marble portrait bust of Albrecht Dürer.Lempertz · €14,880≈ $16,017≈ £10,521Sign up to see
  2. LiseuseBrunk Auctions · $5,500≈ £4,520≈ €5,094Sign up to see
  3. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, L'Innocence tourmentée par l'amour, 1871, terracottaL'Innocence tourmentée par l'amourKetterer Kunst · €3,500≈ $4,731≈ £2,920Sign up to see

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 45 auction results for Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse between 2011 and 2026, of which 29 sold (64%). A further 9 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $152Sign up free to see to $16kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $16kSign up free to see for A white Carrara marble portrait bust of Albrecht Dürer. at Lempertz in November 2015. The most common medium is sculpture (42 lots). Most results come from Brunk Auctions (12), DuMouchelles (11) and Bonhams (10).

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  1. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, The Lute Player, Large patinated bronze sculpture
    The Lute PlayerAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    approx 26.5"h, 11.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 3518
    $225≈ £166≈ €192HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Monkey and Performer, Large patinated bronze sculpture
    Monkey and PerformerAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    approx 28.75"h, 11.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 3519
    $275≈ £203≈ €235HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, patinated bronze figural group of an amorous Bacchanalian couple, patinated bronze
    patinated bronze figural group of an amorous Bacchanalian couple
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 253
    £640≈ $868≈ €736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, The Reading
    The ReadingAfter the artist
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 141
  5. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Napoleon III three-piece clock garniture
    Napoleon III three-piece clock garniture
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 192
  6. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Untitled, a bronze of a young couple
    Untitled
    Sculpture
    Sworders · · Lot 70
    £380≈ $512≈ €435HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  7. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, gilt bronze figure of 'L'Amazone Captive', gilt bronze
    gilt bronze figure of 'L'Amazone Captive'
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 215
    £3,328≈ $4,404≈ €3,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Bust of Rembrandt, 1890-1900, Bronze Sculpture
    Bust of Rembrandt, 1890-1900
    Sculpture
    H 19.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 104
    $750≈ £580≈ €693HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  9. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Untitled, Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1860-1880, "Diana Chasseresse"
    Untitled
    Sculpture
    H 21" W 9" Depth 7"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 120
    $1,800≈ £1,421≈ €1,709HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  10. Rembrandt, seated figure with artist palette
    Sculpture
    17 x 9 x 8-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 133
    $400≈ £308≈ €371HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
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Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse at auction?

$16,017Sign up free to see, for A white Carrara marble portrait bust of Albrecht Dürer. at Lempertz (November 2015) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse?

The median sale price is $1.4kSign up free to see across 28 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse have sold at auction?

29 of 45 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026. 9 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse?

Brunk Auctions, DuMouchelles and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Brunk Auctions · DuMouchelles · Bonhams

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse signature

35 catalogued lots by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse record a signature line. The most common placement is on the base (80% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the base8
  • on the reverse2

Form

  • signed35

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About Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse 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.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Leda and the SwanLeda and the Swan, ca. 1870
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Girl in a Straw BonnetGirl in a Straw Bonnet, ca. 1868–70
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868)Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868), 1865
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Sword HiltSword Hilt, 1881–82
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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