Who created "Guéridon"?

Guéridon was created by Werner & Mieth, Berlin in ca. 1810.

When was "Guéridon" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1810.

What medium is "Guéridon"?

Guéridon is Gilt yellow metal, alabaster.

Is "Guéridon" in the public domain?

Yes, Guéridon is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Guéridon

Werner & Mieth, Berlin

ca. 1810

Medium

Gilt yellow metal, alabaster

Dimensions

Overall: 29 × 23 1/4 × 19 1/4 in. (73.7 × 59.1 × 48.9 cm)

Classification

Metalwork-Gilt Bronze

Culture

German, Berlin

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2014

Accession Number

2014.435.4

Art Historical Context

This elegant *Guéridon* by the Berlin firm Werner & Mieth, dating to around 1810, is a masterful example of early 19th-century German arts. Standing 29 inches tall with a 23¼ × 19¼-inch footprint, it combines shimmering gilt yellow metal—likely bronze—with a smooth alabaster top, creating a luxurious pedestal table ideal for displaying fine objects or serving delicacies. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, it reflects the opulence of Prussian elite interiors. Crafted during Berlin's Neoclassical flowering, influenced by ancient Grec...

Guéridon

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