Pair of Neapolitan bronzes, Carrier-Belleuse, Romanticism, 19th century - France

Pair of bronzes of a musician and Neapolitan dancer, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, French Romanticism, 19th century - France. Material: Bronze with patina. Author: Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. Style: French Romanticism. Period: Mid-19th century. Country of origin: France. Good condition according to its age and use. Dimensions of the figure (without base): 38 cm. Total dimensions: 50 X 18 cm. Magnificent pair of bronzes with patina made by the artist Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. The pair consists of two musicians, a troubadour and a Neapolitan dancer. The sense of movement conveyed by the figures stands out, as they seem to have been frozen right in the middle of a performance, with their arms and legs raised. Both have the same structure, very similar faces, with pronounced features expressing happiness, bare torsos with defined muscles, and short pants; the troubadour has striped patterns carved in bronze, while the dancer has very marked folds. The troubadour figure features a wide-brimmed hat with great texture created from small, fine lines, as well as an ornament made of flowers on one side. What stands out most about this piece is the care with which the lute he holds in his left hand is crafted, filled with details. The dancer figure wears a Phrygian cap, commonly used in representations of French Romanticism, which also has a texture made from small engraved crescents in the bronze. Additionally, he has both arms raised in the middle of a dance step, and in his hands, he holds castanets that he plays to accompany the dance. Both figures are placed on a circular base, with a rough texture on the top, where the artist's signature is engraved. Furthermore, the figure with the lute has a brass/bronze plaque polished with the word "Trovador" engraved on it.