Syracuse University Art Galleries THE EDWARD MARSHALL BOEHM COLLECTION
OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Syracuse University Art Galleries ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Syracuse University gratefully acknowledges the gifts of Mrs. Edward Marshall Boehm, and Edward Marshall Boehm, Inc. which have made this collection possible.
We are deeply grateful also to those collectors who have aided us by their additions to the basic collection; and to those whose generosity has made possible this publication.
GIFT TO SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY THE WORK OF EDWARD MARSHALL BOEHM
A COLLECTION OF AMERICAN HARD~PASTE PORCELAINS BY EDWARD MARSHALL BOEHM
The special clays which, when subject to intense heat, produce the fragile translucent and delicate ware which we now call porcelain have been a subject for admiration and study for thousands of years. Ever since the first pieces were brought from China to Europe in the fifteenth century, western civilization has been fascinated by the myriad beauties and possibilities of porcelain. Its creation includes something of mystical alchemy, and immense technical competence. It is a craft which demands of its prac~ titioners untold professional devotion and great artistry. The techniques needed for building porcelain ware offer the artist an arduous, often heartbreaking, lengthy and difficult procedure. The resulting product, however, when raised to the highest level of professional ability is so exciting, so delicate in shape, color, and texture as to be one of the most rewarding art forms known to mankind. In the world of art and art collectors, the name of Edward Marshall Boehm has come to represent that rare and unusual combination of artistic genius and technical excellence which is required for the mastery of the porcelain medium. In the history of porcelain the name of Boehm must remain on a level with those of the Ming Dynasty, of the Rennaissance, Della Robbia, or Meissen. During the short productive span of his life this artist produced porcelain birds and animals which have no peer. Among the number of pieces represented in the magnificent gift to Syracuse University by Mrs. Edward Marshall Boehm are some of the earliest and experimental works of her late husband. Included are a number of the early bisque and transparent glaze animals, as well as many of the pieces which first brought recognition to the artist. There are also many of the beautiful birds in their natural setting which have brought to Boehm porcelain the admiration of museums and heads of state. In addition to these pieces given by Mrs. Boehm, a number of additional birds have already been given by collectors who have generously added work from their own collections. It is hoped that the Syracuse Collection will eventually include a complete range of all the Boehm production. The School of Art and Syracuse University are indeed honored to be the repository of the work and papers of this great artist.
PRESENTED IN HIS HONOR BY EDWARD MARSHALL BOEHM, INC.
1969
SUBJECT
FINISH
SIZE
Glazed, brindle Glazed, brindle Glazed, black Glazed, brown and white Glazed, decorated Glazed, harlequin Glazed, decorated brindle Glazed, white Glazed, decorated Glazed, white Glazed, brindle and white Glazed, black and tan Glazed, white Bisque, decorated Glazed, decorated Bisque, decorated
9" x 8Yz" 5" x 4Yz" 6Yz" x 5" 6Yz" x 5" 7" x 6,Y4"
127
DOGS Boxer (large) Boxer (small) American Cocker American Cocker Wire-Haired Terrier Dane (reclining) Dane (reclining) Poodle (large) Beagle Bull Terrier Bull Terrier Dachshund Collie Whippets (pair) Dalmation "Mike" Basset Hound
123
CATS Cat with Kittens
Bisque, white
5" x 4"
201 204 204
HORSES Percheron Stallion Colt Colt
Bisque, white Bisque, white Glazed, palomino
5%/1 x 6,Y4/1 5%" x 6,Y4/1
HALLMARK NUMBER
101 102 104 104 105
Syracuse University Art Galleries
August L. Freundlich Dean, School of Art Syracuse University
106
106
III
113 115 115 116 118
120 126
10"x5Yz" 10"x5Yz" 9/1 x7%" 7/1 x 6)~" 9Yz" x 7Yz"
9Yz" x 7Yz" 9" x 5" 10"x8Yz"
7" x 5%" 3"xl,Y4" 7" x 5%"
12"x9,Y4"
400~01
Western Bluebirds with Wild Yellow Azaleas 17Y2" X 20"
~ IJ
403 404 404 405 405 406 408
Wood Duck Leghorn (pair) Leg horn (pair) Red-Breasted Grosbeak Red-Breasted Grosbeak Mallards (pair) Canada Geese (pair)
Glazed, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated
409
Ring-Necked Pheasants
Bisque, decorated
412 415 417 423 427 438 441 442 443 448 458 463
Chick Cardina1. female Macaws (pair) Black-Tailed Bantam (female) Downy Woodpeckers Black-Capped Chickadee Black-Throated Blue Warbler Fledgling Eastern Bluebird Mourning Doves Fledgling Goldfinch Fledgling Crested Flycatcher Ptarmigans (pair)
Glazed, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, white Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated
470 479 481 486
Mountain Bluebird Fledgling Great-Horned Owl Varied Bunting Green Jays (pair)
Bisque, Bisque, Bisque, Bisque,
decorated decorated decorated decorated
489 493 497 498 400-01 400-02 400-03
Blue Grosbeak Road Runner Common Tern Young American Bald Eagle Western Bluebirds Verdins Black-Headed Grosbeak
Bisque, Bisque, Bisque, Bisque, Bisque, Bisque, Bisque,
decorated decorated decorated decorated decorated decorated decorated
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301 302 302
Hereford Bull Angus Bull Angus Cow
Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, white
] O~" x 5Yz" x5" 8~" x 5" 8~"
SHEEP
305
Lamb
\ij
Bisque, decorated
7Yz" x 4~"
Bisque, Bisque, Bisque, Bisque,
54" x 25" 4" H 5" H 5" H
BIRDS
401 403 403
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Canvasback Duck Wood Duck Wood Duck
:~t
decorated decorated white decorated
51/ H 81/ H 8" H 61/ H 6" H 111/ x 12" Male: 7Y2" x 7~" Female: 5Y2" x 7~/I Male: 8" x 13" Female: 9" x 7" 3Y2"H I0Yz" x 7" 9/1 H 13" H 13" x 5Yz" 9" x 5Yz/l lOYz" x 5" 4Yz" x 3Yz" 14" x 10" 4Yz" x 3%" 6/1 x3~" Male: 14" x I0Yz" Female: 7Yz" x 9~" 12" x 15" 7" x 5" 23" x 14" Male: 18"x12" Female: 14" x 10" ll"xlO" 14" x 20Yz" 16" x 12/1 9Yz" x 6" 17Yz" x 20" 8%" x6" 10"x14Yz"
497 Common Tern 16" x 12"
WILD LIFE 506 507 508 509 510 511 513 514
Lion Cub Lion Tiger Rabbit (flowers on ribbon) White Mouse. preening Field Mouse with Vetch Chipmunk. standing Chipmunk, preening
Glazed, decorated Glazed, decorated Glazed, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated Bisque. decorated Bisque, decorated
5" x 4Yz" 15" x 6" 15" x 6" 5" x 4" 2Yz" H 4Yz"H 3Yz"H 3" H 486
RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS 605 605 607 607 608 611 614 615 615 618
Madonna, medium Madonna, medium St. Joseph St. Joseph Guardian Angels (pair) Alba Madonna & Child (white base) Immaculate Conception Infant of Prague,...-.; Latin Infant of Prague,...-.; Byzantine Pope Pius XII, bust (large)
Green Jays with Persimmons
Glazed. white Glazed, decorated Glazed, white Glazed, decorated Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque. white Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, white
6Y4"H 6Y4" H 15" H 15" H 7" H 8" H 12" H 10" H 10" H 14Yz/l H
Swan (small) Swan (large) Fluted Grecian Vase Ming Bowl Centerpiece Oval Fluted Centerpiece (small) Oval Fluted Centerpiece (large) Bunny Box with Carrots Grape Jewel Box French Cachette Perfume Bottle Bunny Milk Mug French Fluted Vase French Fluted Vase
Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, white Glazed, decorated Bisque, white Bisque, white Glazed, yellow body Glazed, decorated Bisque, white Glazed, white
4Yz" x 4" 8" x 7" 10" H 4Y4" x 8YzII diam. 11" x 3" 15Yz" x 7Yz" 5" x 4" 5" x 2Yz" 7" x 5Y4" 5/1 H 3Y4"H 10Yz" H l0Yz" H
742 747 749 750 753 754 755 765 768 773 774 775 778 780
Dolphin Shell Vase Basket Centerpiece Tulip Dinner Bell Tulip Vase Fluted Urn Round Fluted Ash Tray (small) Clover Cigarette Box Muffineer Clover Ash Tray Traditional Centerpiece Candlestick,...-.; Traditional Modern Centerpiece Fluted Shell (large) Cherub Nut Dish Oval Fluted Candlestick Tulip Vase (large) Tulip Vase (large) Tulip Vase (large) Muffineer (large) Muffineer (large) Large Round Fluted Ash Tray Round Fluted Ash Tray Boehm Name Plates Edward Marshall Boehm Orchid
Glazed, white Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, white Glazed, white Glazed, decorated Glazed, decorated Bisque, white Glazed, decorated Bisque, black trim Glazed, white Glazed, white Bisque, white Bisque. white Glazed, white Bisque, decorated Bisque, ground color body pink Glazed, decorated Glazed, white Glazed, white and pink Bisque, white Bisque, white Bisque, decorated Bisque, decorated
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DECORATIVE ITEMS 701 702 703 704 705 706 715 717 718 720 735 738 738
Male: 18" x 12" Female: 14" x 10"
400~08
7Yz" H 15" x 3" 4" H 4Y4" H 4" H 3" diam. 5" H 5/1 H 4" diam. 15" x 3" 4" H II" x 4" 7" H 5" x 11" 3YJ" x 3" II" H II" H 11" H 12" H 12" H 4" diam. 3%" x I" 3Yz" x 2"
PITCHERS Tulip Pitcher Grape Pitcher Grape Pitcher Tulip Pitcher
802 803 803 806
Glazed, decorated Glazed, purple grapes Glazed, blue grapes Glazed, white
6Yz"H
Glazed, decorated Glazed, white Glazed, white
2Yz"H 5/1 H 4Yz"H
Bisque, white Bisque, decorated Glazed, white
7/1 x 5Yz/l 7~" x 3Yz" 16" H
8Yz"H 8Yz"H 7Yz"H
DINNERWARE Holly Cup Rose Sugar Bowl Rose Creamer
805 811 812
FIGURINES Neptune with Sea Horse Apollo Quan Yin
901 905 906
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ADDITIONS TO THE COLLECTION HALLMARK NUMBER
SUBJECT
FINISH
SIZE
421
Song Sparrows (pair)
Bisque, decorated
Male: 17/1 H Female: 17" H
Mrs. Mary G. Roebling Trenton, New Jersey
460
Sugarbirds
Bisque, decorated
25Yz" x 11/1
Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Ranis Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
483
Catbird
Bisque, decorated
14Yz" x 7Yz"
Coleman E. Adler & Sons, Inc. New Orleans, Louisiana
612
St. Francis of Assisi
Bisque, white
12Yz" H
Mr. & Mrs. O. H. Delchamps,'Sr. Mobile, Alabama
618
Pope Pius XII Bust
Bisque, white
7Yz" H
Dr. Samuel S. Mandel Great Neck, 1.1., New York
DONATED BY
Syracuse University Art Galleries
Syracuse University School of Art I November. 1970
