Saltcellar
possibly ca. 1700-1800 (cast)
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Bronzes often exist in a number of versions, made over many decades or even centuries. This is achieved through a variety of means, such as changes in the wax, new moulds taken from an existing bronze or the reuse of the existing model.With bronze a model could easily be reproduced and adapted. The original model for this salt cellar has been attributed to the important Veronese sculptor Girolamo Campagna (1549–1626), but it may have been created in one of the Venetian foundries. The shape made it easy to pick up and pass around a group of diners. The model became very popular and was frequently reproduced over the following centuries.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Salt-cellar, gilt bronze, of a kneeling man carrying a shell, by Gitolamo Campagna, Italian (Venetian), cast ca. 1700-1800 |
| Physical description | Gilt bronze saltcellar in the shape of a kneeling man carrying a shell. He kneels, naked, on his right knee, supporting on his shoulder with both hands a large shallow shell. On an oval moulded base. Gilded over brown-surfaced bronze. The gold much rubbed. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Production | The model is more likely a product of the Venetian foundries, but has frequently been attributed to Girolamo Campagna. |
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| Summary | Bronzes often exist in a number of versions, made over many decades or even centuries. This is achieved through a variety of means, such as changes in the wax, new moulds taken from an existing bronze or the reuse of the existing model.With bronze a model could easily be reproduced and adapted. The original model for this salt cellar has been attributed to the important Veronese sculptor Girolamo Campagna (1549–1626), but it may have been created in one of the Venetian foundries. The shape made it easy to pick up and pass around a group of diners. The model became very popular and was frequently reproduced over the following centuries. |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 6 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.104-1910 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2004 |
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