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Source Description
This pair of neoclassical vases is distinguished by its superb gilt-bronze, goat shaped mount which is thought to be by Pierre Philippe Thomire, an outstanding sculptor and bronze-caster of the late 18th century.Vases of a similar form, though with different decoration, bearing the date-letters for 1782 were purchased by George IV. The Walters' pair have tentatively been associated with a 1784 inventory reference at the Palace of Versailles.
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Document identity
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77462
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Pair of Vases (Vases Boizot)
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obj
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object
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https://purl.thewalters.org/art/VO.27 (48.644, 48.645)
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1
Source metadata
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77462
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https://purl.thewalters.org/art/VO.27 (48.644, 48.645)
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object
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title
Pair of Vases (Vases Boizot)
description
This pair of neoclassical vases is distinguished by its superb gilt-bronze, goat shaped mount which is thought to be by Pierre Philippe Thomire, an outstanding sculptor and bronze-caster of the late 18th century.Vases of a similar form, though with different decoration, bearing the date-letters for 1782 were purchased by George IV. The Walters' pair have tentatively been associated with a 1784 inventory reference at the Palace of Versailles.
provenance
Collection of Mrs. Charcot Hendry (Jeanne Marie Charcot Hendry), by 1920; Sale, Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, London, June 3, 1920 [1]; with Jacques Seligmann, New York by 1920; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1920; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.[1]. Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, ""Catalogue of Jewellery, Miniatures, Works of Art, Pottery, Porcelain, etc.,"" sale cat., London, 3 June 1920, lot 279: ""A pair of Sèvres Vases and Covers, decforated with a frieze of Bacchanal scenes in gold on a gros bleu ground, with goat handles and mounts in ormolu; 17 in.""
date
ca. 1782-1784
citationUrl
https://purl.thewalters.org/art/VO.27 (48.644, 48.645)
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CC0
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en
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vases
covers
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1
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
17 5/16 in. (44 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
No visible marks
if any they are obstructed by the base.
med
hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt, ormolu mounts
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1916
5700
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EAN
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none
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photo
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