Ornament

1850–1900

Not on view

This sculpture was formerly attributed to an unknown Pennsylvania German maker. On the basis of its style of carving, the attribution has been changed to European, probably Italian.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Ornament
Date: 1850–1900
Geography: Probably made in Italy
Medium: Chalk
Dimensions: 11 1/2 in. H. (29.21 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1933
Object Number: 34.100.177
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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