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Flower Stand (Jardinière)
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Thomire was the most productive and famous bronze caster in Paris around 1800. The border of this flower stand was cast from the same molds used for a centerpiece signed by Thomire; therefore, the stand can safely be presumed to have been produced by Thomire as well.
| Artist / Maker | Pierre Philippe Thomire |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1800 |
| Culture / Origin | France, early 19th Century |
| Medium | wood with gilt bronze mounts |
| Dimensions | Overall: 104.8 x 74.3 cm (41 1/4 x 29 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
About the Artist
BiographyPierre Philippe Thomire (1751–1843) — French bronzesmith and gilder (1751–1843).Pierre Philippe Thomire worked as sculptor, brazier, chaser, gilder and goldsmith and is associated with France. Their documented life spans the years 1751 to 1843; born and died in Paris.Disciplinessculptor, brazier, chaser, gilder, goldsmithBorn1751, ParisDied1843, ParisNationalityFranceSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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