MAKE A MEME View Large Image Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48644, 48645.jpg 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 ...
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Keywords: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory - Pair of Vases - Walters 48644, 48645.jpg 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 ca 1782 1784 hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt ormolu mounts cm 44 accession number 48 644 48 645 77462 Collection of Mme Charcot Hendry London Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters No visible marks if any they are obstructed by the base place of origin Sèvres France Walters Art Museum license Sèvres porcelain in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review
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