Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Compote
Object Number:
1947.413
Date:
1846
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 21.6 cm )
Marks:
printed: on bottom in blue circle: "S 46" in green oval; "SEVRES 1846" with LP in blue circle, and "CHATEAU/DE/F.BLEAU" in red circle topped with crown
Description:
Footed compote with gold decoration in interior and gold enamel decorations in band around exterior; exterior decoration includes (three "LP"'s) monograms in diamond cartouches, and three medallions; one with a shield and arrows;one with an urn, and one with laurels and shields; the rest of the band is made up of scrolls and animals in pink, green, yellow, blue, brown, and red and gold enamel.
footed bowl
Gallery Label:
This compote is from the china service of Louis Phillipe at Fontainebleau Palace.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Roswell Skeel, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
