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Seated musician
Probably by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
After: Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775)
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
After: Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775)
English
about 1753-1755
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
17.78 cm (7 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.916
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionA figure of a seated male musician playing a lute, after a Meissen model by J. J. Kändler. Pink coat, white ruffed cuffs, waistcoat puce design. Green breeches, black shoes.
Marks
Unmarked.
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.