Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 150
detail.In form, the piece may be described as an elongated plateau, the surface slopingupwards to the centre, on which rests the vase. The plateau is enriched withsculptured panels and medallions, and around the border is a series of twelve INDUSTRIAL ART. 135 bas-reliefs, of various shapes,… … The Helicon Vase : Elkington 6° Co. the background of dark, richly damascened steel. The two oval medallions areoccupied by bas-reliefs, the one containing a representation of Pegasus, bearing agenie typifying Inspiration, and the other, a griffin or hippograph, carrying the 136 THE INTERNATIONAL…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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