Bidspirit auction | LOUIS-ROBERT CARRIER-BELLEUSE FRENCH POTTERY JARDINIERE

LOUIS-ROBERT CARRIER-BELLEUSE FRENCH POTTERY JARDINIERE - Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1848–1913). Glazed earthenware jardiniere or planter. Around the body, rapturous putti emerge from ragged-edged thistle leaves and head upwards towards the neck of the vase in a swirling movement. Titled 'Sauve qui peut, ' 'The Struggle For Life.' Dated ca. 1880. Stamped 'H[autain] B[oulenger] et Cie, Choisy[-Le-Roi], France' with production marks on the bottom. The Choisy-Le-Roi factory played an important role in 19th century decorative ceramics. It drew on the skills of talented artists such as Ernest Chaplet, Albert Dammouse, Albert-Ernest and Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse and received many awards at international exhibitions. Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse trained both as a sculptor and painter under his father and Cabanel. In 1890, he was appointed director of decorative work at the Choisy-Le-Roi earthenware factory. Keywords: Collectibles, French Art Nouveau, Art Pottery And Ceramics, Flower Vases, Planters, Decor, Antiques. Dimensions Height 15 in. Top rim diameter: 11 in. The measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition, consistent with age. The surface shows light wear, No damage, or restorations observed. Please refer to the photos. Sold as is..