Pâte de Verre Sculpture
Artist
Georges Despret
(French, 1862-1952)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1906
MediumPâte de verre
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Base: 2 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in. (5.7 x 6.7 x 1 cm)
Base: 2 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in. (5.7 x 6.7 x 1 cm)
InscribedImpressed script on base back: "Despret" and on flat bottom: "1046" and a rectangular paper sticker: "Camand-Dimer/orn.88-43/217/MADE IN FRANCE/(then on the sides from right moving clockwise)94003/A5B/7620". Please see card or object for detail.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6475
Not on view
DescriptionPâte de verre sculpture of two women in draped clothing on a .375" thick base. Shading from rose/beige at the top to more transluscent, to include some green from mid point down.
Georges Despret
Georges Despret
Georges Despret
