Oval platter with lobster

Thomas-Victor Sergent

1870–80 · Glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Though he began his career in the military, Thomas-Victor Sergent developed an enthusiasm for creating "Palissy ware," a genre of nineteenth-century ceramics inspired by the work of the Renaissance potter Bernard Palissy (1510-ca. 1589). He won a bronze medal for his work at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris.

Artist

Thomas-Victor Sergent

Date

1870–80

Medium

Glazed earthenware

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Wallis Katz, in memory of Marshall Katz, and in celebration of the Museum's 150th anniversary, 2020