Art Nouveau style plate or medallion "Modesty" with nude cast by C. Buchholtz Company, Hoboken, N.J., 1923.
Entry/Object ID
2008.012.0012
Description
Art Nouveau style plate or medallion "Modesty" with nude cast by C. Buchholtz Company, Hoboken, N.J., 1923. Cast bronze in high relief with antique patina, circa 4-1/8" diameter x 3/8" high. Titled in block letters beneath scene: Modesty. Incised lettering on bottom: Compliments of C. Buchholtz Co. Hoboken, N.J. 1923.
A seated nude woman seen from the back in a pastoral setting. The item may have also been considered as an ashtray or paperweight.
Company was located at 73 Adams St.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.012
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
