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Born in Paris in the late 19th century. He was a pupil of Falguiere and exhibited his works at the Salon des Artistes Francais from 1912 till 1926.

Enrique Molins-Balleste was born in Barcelona, a Spanish artist who later moved to Paris. It would appear that Molins and Balleste are one and the same artist and he would use either Molins or Balleste to sign his pieces. Some same figures are signed Molins whilst the other is signed Balleste. Often signed his name as BAL. Famous for his the atrical and genre groups and figural lighting. Also made many sculptures using wood as the medium.

Born 26th June 1865 in Marseille. He received an honorable mention in 1923 from the Society of French Artists, and a silver medal in 1928. His work can be seen today in the museums of Digne and Marseille. A record for this artist - "La Belle Otero as Carmen" -$72000/ £45800 was realized at Christies, New York in 1995, lot number 65 (size 52´´ x 38´8´´).