Pâte-de-Verre Figure
Artist
Georges Despret
(French, 1862-1952)
CultureFrench
MediumPâte de verre
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1/2 in. (7 x 9.8 x 1.3 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1/2 in. (7 x 9.8 x 1.3 cm)
InscribedImpressed in script on base back: "Despret" and on flat bottom: "1095".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6476
Not on view
DescriptionPâte de verre sculpture/statuette/tanagra figure of a woman draped in clothing seated on a stool. One half inch thick rectangular base. Pink at base shading to a very pale at head.
Georges Despret
Georges Despret
Georges Despret