Bisque Bust of aMaiden, France, c. 1865, modeled by A. Carrier-Belleuse, polychrome enameled and gilded, mounted atop awaisted circular socle, inscribed "A. Carrier." ht. 14 5/8 in.This French bust isdesigned after bronze examples by Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) and datesfrom the last quarter of the 19th Century (1875-1900). Albert-ErnestCarrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding member...s of the SociétéNationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. TERMS OF SALE:Items listed are guaranteed to be "asdescribed" and you will get the item in the picture so please beaware the pictures serve as part of the description (unless otherwisenoted or item has multiples advertised). Also, be aware sometimes picturequality, lighting, shadowing and/or angle can appear different thanthe actual color of items. I accept PayPal ONLY. SHIPPING:Shipping charges quoted reflect a nominal fee forpackaging materials and partial coverage of the shipping commission charges ofthis site. Items are very carefully packaged for shipment. Items ship fromRockingham, NC 28379 and Shipping charges are non-refundable. Thereare occasions when shipping to zones 6, 7, 8, 9, the cost of shipping may varyfrom the cost that is posted. If at any time the cost is less I willimmediately reimburse the difference, if the shipping is more I will inform thecustomer of the difference to see if they are willing to pay the difference, ifnot I will reimburse the purchase price. Any item over $250.00 will requiresignature delivery confirmation.GUARANTEES:I accept returns within 14 days ofsale, ONLY when I misrepresent the item(no returns for items sold "as is"). See my feedback, I am a fair seller. Items do notinclude anything other than listed. Do NOT assume you are getting any propsused in photos or something seen in the background of a photo, also noaccessories, manuals, etc. that are not listed in the description. Buyerassumes proper knowledge/ use of item purchased. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOURITEM IS DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT UPON ARRIVAL FOR REIMBURSEMENT.CONTACT ME:If you have any questions about anything you see inmy store please do not hesitate to contact me and I will answer your questionasap. PLEASE, if you have an issue with your item please contact me firstand let's resolve it, before leaving negative feedback. **I buy many items from auctions/estates in lots, and therefore, do not know the history or if they smoked or had pets. Alltoys and figurines are without age recommendations for children and therefore IDO NOT recommend them for use by children and to keep them out of a child’sreach because of safety issues instituted since the manufacturing of suchitems.