Neoclassical vase (one of a pair)

Unknown

1780–85 · Pine, marbleized and carved · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

One of a pair (see 07.225.13a), this ornamental vase on its marbleized stand can be seen in historic photographs of Georges Hoentschel’s showroom in Paris. The inscription and accession number on the pedestal were added after J. Pierpont Morgan gave the Hoentschel collection to the Metropolitan Museum.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1780–85

Medium

Pine, marbleized and carved

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906