| Accession # |
1992.163.1 |
|
Artist |
Karl L. H. Müller
|
|
Cast by |
Nicholas Mueller
|
| Title |
Statuette of Blacksmith |
| Date |
ca. 1867 |
| Medium |
Patinated metal |
| Dimensions |
10 15/16 x 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (27.8 x 13.7 x 13.7 cm) |
| Marks |
On base near proper left foot: "K MULLER 1867"; on back of anvil: "MANUF / BY / N MULLER / PATENT; on bottom: "N MULLER / N.Y. 528" |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Emma and Jay Lewis |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf K (Ceramics)
|
| Description |
"The Blacksmith" (figure), white metal with brown patination. Blacksmith stands on circular base with tools scattered at his feet, leaning against an anvil draped with a coat. Bearded figure wears a hat, shirtsleeves and leather apron and is lighting a pipe with a rod.
CONDITION: Patination worn. Pipe stem probably replaced. |
