plaque

Object NamePlaque with 2 Supports

Maker Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1950

Techniquecast

Size(a) H (max.): 29 cm, D (max.): 29.2 cm; (b) H: 8.2 cm, L: 23.7 cm; (c) H: 8.3 cm

Accession Number59.4.364

Credit LineGift of Corning Glass Works

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Place Made

United States, NY, Corning

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; cast. Circular relief panel, squared base; seated female figure on left holding an oval portrait head above the figure of a child and a male figure facing the seated female figure and assisting her in holding the portrait head with his right hand; sunrise over water in background; with inscription: "INSPIRATION"; satin finish; signed in mold: " 49"; engraved signature on polished back: F Carder 1950"; two supports consisting of two horses' heads on either side of slotted stands.
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