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Fisherman
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1750–52
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
19.68 cm (7 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.649
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionFisherman on irregular base with applied flowers, leaning on tree stump. Black hat, white shirt, cream color breeches held by gold studded belt. Holds fish in right hand, handle of net in left. Five fish in modeled net at back, brownish-puce. Peach fluorescence.
InscriptionsMark: small red anchor on base
ProvenanceBy 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.