Pedestal, ca. 1890. Wood, 46 1/4 x 22 1/2 x 17 in. (117.5 x 57.2 x 43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman, 1990.230.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1990.230.5.jpg)
Pedestal, ca. 1890. Wood, 46 1/4 x 22 1/2 x 17 in. (117.5 x 57.2 x 43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman, 1990.230.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1990.230.5_bw.jpg)
Pedestal
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Wood
DATES
ca. 1890
DIMENSIONS
46 1/4 x 22 1/2 x 17 in. (117.5 x 57.2 x 43.2 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
no marks
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1990.230.5
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Pedestal: Fruitwood, stained walnut color. Circular turned molded base from which rises a pedestal stem that is cone-shaped at the bottom and rises to a trunk-like form with four truncated branches. Pedestal stem is carved to simulate bark with carved vines and leaves of ivy. Perched on two of the truncated branches is a large three-dimensional carved griffin whose tail arcs back to pedestal stem. The hairy paw feet of the griffin rise to grasshopper-like legs, the knees of which support the turned disc top of the stand which has a dished center and incised decoration comprising four pointed star and stylized acanthus in center; scrolling acanthus and four cartouches on rim. The neck of the griffin curves backward forming an S-shape with the tail and the open mouth of the vigorously carved head grasps one edge of the disc top.
CONDITION - Large chip from tip of one side of griffin’s rear back shell. Mars to finish, especially to base. Numerous chips and losses to ivy leaves on pedestal; nicks to ears.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Pedestal, ca. 1890. Wood, 46 1/4 x 22 1/2 x 17 in. (117.5 x 57.2 x 43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman, 1990.230.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1990.230.5.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.1990.230.5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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