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
Sculptural baluster-shape vase and cover Choisy-le-roi; glazed in claret, cream and lime green, with fleeing naked children around the base and gargoyle-mounted handles; inscribed "SAUVE qui peut" on side of platform; signed "LOUIS.CARRIER-BELLEUSE" on side of platform; and cursive "H.B." and "Choisy" in underglaze black and impressed shape number on base 1636/11/97
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
Manufacturer
Houtin Boulenger & Company
Val-de-Marne, France 1804-present
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