Torchère figure (one of a pair)

Augustin Pajou, 19th century

Artist

Augustin Pajou (French, Paris 1730–1809 Paris)

Date

19th century

Medium

Plaster, carved and gilded wood

Size

Overall (wt. confirmed): H. 67 in., Wt. 179lb. (170.2 cm, 81.1939kg); Overall (integral base): W. 17 × D. 11 5/8 in. (43.2 × 29.5 cm)

Type

Sculpture

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed