No. 168
Medium
glasswares
Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of Dale and Doug Anderson, Anonymous Donor, Arthur Liu, and Prairie Pictures, Inc. and from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund
Accession Number
2009-18-47
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**No. 168** *Ludwig Lobmeyr (Austrian, 1829–1917), 1871* Glassware, Smithsonian American Art Museum ed in 1871 by Ludwigmeyr, a master of Viennese glassmaking, *No. 168* the exquisite craftsmanship of 19th-century Austrian glass. Lobmeyr, whose family firm—founded in 1823—gained renown for supplying European royalty and aristocracy, produced luxurious crystal pieces blending technical precision with elegant design. This work, cataloged simply as "No. 168," likely represents one of the firm's signature designs from their opulent production line, showcasing the era's fascination with cut,...