Pierre Philippe Thomire

Pierre Philippe Thomire (1751–1843) was a French sculptor, brazier and chaser.

Also recorded as Thomire-Duterme and Cie; Pierre-Philippe Thomire; Thomire.

Pierre Philippe Thomire in brief

Born
1751
Died
1843
Known for
sculptor, brazier, chaser, gilder and goldsmith
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Born at Paris in 1751, died at Paris in 1843.

In detail

Pierre Philippe Thomire studied at Académie de Saint-Luc. training under Jean-Antoine Houdon and Pierre Gouthière is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Employment is recorded with Manufacture nationale de Sèvres.

Work by Pierre Philippe Thomire is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum, The Frick Collection, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and National Museum Paleis het Loo.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pierre-Philippe Thomire”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3383483: Pierre Philippe Thomire

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