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Neoclassical vase (one of a pair)

1780–85
Not on view
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Neoclassical vase (one of a pair)
  • Date: 1780–85
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Pine, marbleized and carved
  • Dimensions: Height: 36 3/4 in. (93.3 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
  • Object Number: 07.225.13b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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