Stunning Large 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Albert Carrier- Belleuse 'la Fileuse'

A stunning 19th century bronze sculpture of a young woman, titled 'La Fileuse' (The Spinner) She is dressed in Renaissance costume with her dress embroidered with fleur-de-lis. She is holding a distaff in the left hand, from which she pulls the thread with her right hand. She stands on a revolving base. This beautiful sculpture is signed in the bronze 'A - Carrier-Belleuse' and with the Societe des Bronze de Paris foundry. It is in very good condition, beautiful detail and with a lovely rich patination. Albert Ernest Carrier- Belleuse 12th June 1824 - 4th June 1887 was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. He trained as a goldsmith's apprentice and was a student of David d' Angers. His name is perhaps best known because Auguste Rodin was his assistant between 1864 -1870. He worked in England between 1850 - 1855. This sculptor was a highly skilled artist and gained a excellent reputation for producing wonderful pieces.