Musical clock stand
1745â49
Classification
metalwork
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Gerald Stiebel in memory of Eric Stiebel
Accession Number
2014-5-1
About this artwork
formed of a series of S-curves in ormolu, surrounding a grille on the top with curvy scroll decoration, the front and back of different scroll forms, the front with central asymmetrical shell
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...