New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
NOTABLE COLLECTION.
BRONzEs. CERAMICS AND OBJETS DART
NATIVE AND FOREIGN
MASTERPIECES
RARE OLD PoRcETAISs ASD UNIQUE NEW PROD
Ucrs OF THE PoTTERs ovES-sTATUARY
IN MARBLE AND BRoNzE-ART GEMS
FOR THE DINNER TABLE.

CCIs OF THE POTTERS oVEN-SrATUARf
IN MARBLE AND BRoNzE-ART GEMS
FOR THE DINNER TABLE
IL Is often the first step that decides ones course,
and true TO this axiom The Tribune man. who
week or two ago was astounded and daZzled by the
display Of jewels accorded him at the establish
ment OF Theodore b. Starr returned again and
again 10 the OF such aesthetic delight but
only 10 find that the half had not been told
On other floors than his Jewel department. Mr..
Starr has art collections in bronzes clocks and
ceramics that in point Of artistic value are prob
ably not equaed. certainly not surpassed. either
In this country or abroad. An art critic who
shared In the scribes delight remarked II know
OF and have inspected art collections much larger
than this much more pretentious to the unframed
eye, but when have gone carefully through them,
sitting the wheat from the chafr, have found the
really valuable res.duum pitifully small com
pared with the whole mass. Here however, all
Is good. There here examples OF the best
masters Of this and bygone days. but nothing that
any lover Of art for arts sake would not prize
a treasure"
This remark was called forth by group OF
bronzes, instances OF MacMonnes-"The Diana"
Venus and Adons" boy and Heron" and a
production in reduced size OF the statue-al-
most the only one in which NEWCOMERS may
take a civic prlde-of Nathan Hale. the patriot
spy the original Of which stands looking out upon
the busy turmoil OF lower Broadway. A note
worthy instance OF II. Godet Is the cupid and
Psyche OF Max Bourgeois. Harmony; OF La
vasseur "Amphitrte," which last. being mounted
on handsome revolving onyx pedestal, may be
appreciated from all points OF view
Nor is the modern vlrile school OF native Amer
lean art neglected. for here are examples Of our
rising young artist Scion H. Borgum, who, after
some years study abroad sent I'm his spirited
group, the "Buckng BronchO" 10 the Paris Salon
Of 1899. receiving honorable mention therefor.
Novel departures and most artistic are Profess
Of them several feet in length and bearing in
Greek the legend. 10y in Wine" is descriptive OF
a It ably Randed IN caae ehs ne sS
being dancing children In the nude, and the work
graceful group in in marble 2a% Psyche and Amour
Turning from the statuary there are shown
most degenerate age. that Of Louis XVI most Of
them in marble ami gold. and some In porcelain
working on these clocks is worthy OF attention.
and will repay the closest study A kindred dis
6S t the Of D tqu ea TSsS and
ea ndca eo6H man WIN bnr ss beade oG the me Of
day, and ited with harmonious chimes;
for the student proficient in such branches as
who go provided only with love Of the beautiful
for Beauty: sake Nor are the two separated,
for, the examples Of the finest and rarest work
A pair OF Old Worcester, vases, some eighteen
inches in height are OF delicate pink ground with
side panels depicting with rare artistic effect pas
toral scenes-sheep and cattle. blue vase Of
painted with all the delicate skill OF master Of
An especial and almost unique exhibit is vase
eighteen inches high in the style OF Louis XVI.
of deepest, softest blue tints, enamel, laid on
In the giancing light the effect OF transparency, or
transucency rather, Is 50 strong that one can
The light appears to come through with a simmer
Ing moonlight effect that is enhancing S,ro. IN
ceramics are porcelain panels. with scenes ana
figures laid on in enamel and pure metallic g0i I1;
by Noke. OF the Doulton works The largest OF
these panels, something IKE feet by Is inches e
duced as the various processes of firing ana the
atures render the process most hazardous one
for other than small plaques ,.,, -, $50
E1 hhg and the artists description follows:
Borne in triumphant procession. Cupid al-Power-
sends forth his reckless, golden dart. Imperial
purple and gorgeous gold are the draperies or, on
yIctor's laurels His eyes covered. FOR Love
is blind Courtier, artist, poet and golden
acknowIedged. all willing slaves. Through marble
halls preceded by rs haTp and cvmba
ne passes onward gathering ever new victims III
once in this art atmosphere, is carried along
Willingly II insensIbly from one object OF interest,"
to another until the daylight seems 10 Iaa ev Snss
remaining to study and enjoy ..,,ot.
In passing out, the writer's eyes were caught
specimens Of that much abused branch Of art =,
dtnner-cards and a courteous inquiry resulted ia
a diSnlav most gratifying to those who have 80
often had SIT through IA, an 0nsr MS pyFsions
- come dsproportioned ballet dancer, depicted on
card whereon appears the OUTRAGED dners name cnu
onlv have come from the valley OF the shadow OF
death. 4, --ou ,,or,by NJ
. nIacs in an art PORTFOLIO being the maj WORK
in that line OF artist who has deserted ss
work Of miniature painting. From these S ~
~ art the collection ranged down to those "l.nn
the means OF everyday millionares. YET an W ete
y. - nr.istic mart and conceived In good taste.