Carrier-Belleuse Bronze Cherub Torchère Lamp
$15,000.00
This exquisite bronze cherub torchère lamp is attributed to Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824–1887), a renowned French sculptor celebrated for his elaborate and ornamental designs. The sculpture features a cherubic child holding a torch, rendered in patinated bronze with gilded highlights, and rests on a circular base inscribed with the signature "Carrier-Belleuse."
Originally conceived as a purely decorative torchère, the piece was later modified after Carrier-Belleuse’s death with the advent of electricity—transforming the torch into a functional lamp fitted with a glass flame-shaped shade. This thoughtful adaptation preserves the sculptural integrity while enhancing its practical appeal, reflecting the evolving relationship between art and technology.
Carrier-Belleuse was a leading figure of the Beaux-Arts movement, drawing on neoclassical and baroque influences. His works are distinguished by their expressive forms and meticulous detail.