"Four Seasons"
Object NameSet of Four Plates depicting the Seasons
Maker
Gilbert Poillerat
(French, 1902-1988)
Maker
Cristal d'Albret
Made FromGlass
Date1972-1974
Place MadeFrance
Techniquepressed
Size(A) D: 20.9 cm; (B) D: 20.7 cm; (C) D: 20.8 cm; (D) D: 20.7 cm
Accession Number84.3.265
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed. Circular shape with intaglio molded design in lower surface, acid-etched for a "satin" finish, ground and polished rim. Each shows a child surrounded by a wreath indicating the seas (A) has a boy with a rake and watering can and "Summer" below; (B) shows a girl with a basket of fruit and "Autumn" below; (C) shows a girl with a pipe and a basket of flowers and "Spring" below; (D) shows a boy with a stocking cap, sweater, muff and ice skates and "Winter" below. Each has a paper label with "CRISTAL D'ALBRET/FAIT MAIN/MADE IN FRANCE/HANDCUT LEAD CRYSTAL" on it and is in a velvet-lined white leather box.Provenance
