Tanagra Statuette
Artist
Georges Despret
(French, 1862-1952)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1906
MediumPâte de verre
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Base: 2 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 5/8 in. (5.4 x 8.9 x 1.6 cm)
Base: 2 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 5/8 in. (5.4 x 8.9 x 1.6 cm)
InscribedImpressed script on base back: "Despret".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6477
Not on view
DescriptionPate de verre sculpture/tanagra statuette of a female figure with one arm raised completely. She is draped in flowing robes on a rectangular base. The figure is transluscent washed with yellow mostly worn and base is washed and worn brown. Many breaks and nicks repaired with wax.
Georges Despret
Georges Despret
Georges Despret