Vase with cover (vase parent)
Sèvres porcelains were presented by the French government to members of the American committee that organized the erection of the Statue of Liberty. Among them was Richard Butler, who received this one.
Artwork Details
- Title: Vase with cover (vase parent)
- Modeler: Modeled by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, Anizy-le-Château 1824–1887 Sèvres)
- Manufactory: Sèvres Manufactory (French, 1740–present)
- Decorator: Alfred-Thompson Gobert (French, 1822–1895)
- Date: 1883–85
- Culture: French, Sèvres
- Medium: Hard-paste porcelain
- Dimensions: Height (with cover): 14 in. (35.6 cm)
- Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
- Credit Line: Gift of the family of Richard Butler, 1902
- Object Number: 02.8a, b
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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