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Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Bunkie, Jan 7, 2015.

  1. Bunkie

    Bunkie New Member

    This is made by A.Carrier Alexander Backer it's 28inches tall with no cracks. I see some work Backer did but does anyone know anything? I'm new here so if I'm doing this wrong please let me know.
     

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like a molded work.
     
  3. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Hi Bunkie, welcome to this nice place!

    Is your statue chalkware?
     
  4. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Plaster,circa 50s-60s. Every one of my Cuban relatives had these.
     
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  5. Bunkie

    Bunkie New Member

    Yes
     
  6. Bunkie

    Bunkie New Member

    Thank you, j couldn't find anything
     
  7. Bunkie

    Bunkie New Member

    On it. Sorry! I tried posting that on my phone and it Replys too easy.
     
  8. spirit-of-shiloh

    spirit-of-shiloh Well-Known Member

    Welcome Bunkie :cat:
     
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  9. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Phones, gotta love em except when you hate em:). I did find this auction which gives some information on the artist Albert Carrier who it would seem made the original statue. I think Backer made copies of famous pieces for resale (I think).

    Here is also a link to an interesting law suit Backer was involved in.
    http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:yma625rOZ6YJ:https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-backer &cd=15&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us


    http://www.lofty.com/decorative-arts/after-albert-ernest-carrier-belleuse-french-1824-1887.html

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  10. Bunkie

    Bunkie New Member

    Thank you so much! I have been looking forever on any info.
     
  11. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    It clearly dates from a period when it was fashionable to give skimpily dressed women enormous jugs.
     
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  12. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    :D:hilarious::hilarious: oh af leave it to you!
     
  13. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    LOL! There went the morning coffee, Af!
     
  14. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

  15. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    i love a good play on words...
     
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