Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse and Houtin Boulenger & Company
Covered Vase
1879-1889
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- Designer: Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse
- Manufacturer: Houtin Boulenger & Company
Covered Vase
1879-1889
Physical Qualities
Ceramic; cast and glazed, Overall: 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph A. Holtzman and Carl Skoggard in Honor of Brenda Richardson and her contribution to The Baltimore Museum of Art
Object Number
2009.85
Below a pair of brooding winged figures, a frantic band of naked putti swarms around the foot of this vase. The winged figures recall Gothic Revival gargoyles placed by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc (1814 – 1879) on the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris. Widely circulated fantastical images by the French illustrator Gustave Doré (1832 – 1883) also come to mind. Lest the viewer miss the ominous spirit of this piece, it includes two plaques inscribed “sauve qui peut” — save yourself if you can.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2009; Joseph Holtzman, New York
AMW Reinstallation 2014
American Wing Rotations 2020
American Wing Rotations 2021
American Wing Rotations 2022
American Wing Rotations 2023
American Wing Rotations 2024
American Wing Rotations 2025
"20th century Decorative Arts, various owners," Sotheby's, Paris, November 20, 2006, lot 31[Important Vase Couvert de Forme Balustre, with estimate of E15,000-20,000, sold for E18,000]
"19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics and Works of Art," Sotheby's, New York, April 20, 2007, lot 89 [Important sculptural balluster-shape vase and cover, with estimate of $18,000-22,000, sold for $0]
Inscribed: Inscribed "SAUVE qui peut" on two sides of platform Inscribed "LOUIS.CARRIER-BELLEUSE" on side of platform
Markings: Cursive "H.B." and "Choisy" in underglaze black and impressed shape number on base 1636/11/97
On View at the BMA
