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
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2009; Joseph Holtzman, New York
"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]
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
Designer
Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse
1847–1912
French, 1848-1913
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Manufacturer
Houtin Boulenger & Company
1803–2013
Val-de-Marne, France 1804-present
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On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 04/Case 2
