1991.412.63.a-b, Boughpot or Perfume Burner, Josiah Wedgwood Factory, c.1810–1825, caneware


GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The body of this Wedgwood boughpot is decorated in white relief, with mythological figures including 'Psyche Wounded and Bound by Cupids,' 'Sacrifice of Aesculapius,' and 'Nike and Warrior,' all of which are flanked by sheep, a pair of doves, and trees. Its square base is adorned with palmettes and flowerheads. The circular cover is pierced with apertures to hold individual flower stems in their place, creating a pleasing bouquet.

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DMA unpublished material.

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  • DMA unpublished material = old object card in object file

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Before 1981: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, NY [1]

1981-1991: Private Collection, Duncanville, TX [2]

From 1991: Dallas Museum of Art, anonymous gift

[1] TMS data, previously entered provenance
[2] document in confidential section of Collections Records Object File 1991.412.63.a-b

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The body of this Wedgwood boughpot is decorated in white relief, with mythological figures including 'Psyche Wounded and Bound by Cupids,' 'Sacrifice of Aesculapius,' and 'Nike and Warrior,' all of which are flanked by sheep, a pair of doves, and trees. Its square base is adorned with palmettes and flowerheads. The circular cover is pierced with apertures to hold individual flower stems in their place, creating a pleasing bouquet.

Adapted from
DMA unpublished material.

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Notes
READ
  • updated provenance and geo x ref
  • DMA unpublished material = old object card in object file

Catalogue essays

Artist/designers

Cultures

Geography 

Process/materials

Historical periods

Individuals

Subject terms

RELATED OBJECTS 

PROVENANCE 
Before 1981: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, NY [1]

1981-1991: Private Collection, Duncanville, TX [2]

From 1991: Dallas Museum of Art, anonymous gift

[1] TMS data, previously entered provenance
[2] document in confidential section of Collections Records Object File 1991.412.63.a-b

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*Decorative Arts and Design
yellow (color): AAT: 300127794
Neoclassical (style): AAT: 300021477
Wedgwood: ULAN: 500330540
Staffordshire (county/England): TGN: 7008174
jasperware: AAT: 300390925
caneware: AAT: 300261170
boughpots: AAT: 300237599
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