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Putto representing Astronomy
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1753
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
12.39 cm (4 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.773
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionMate to C 243a. Gold star in hair. Blue lined yellow drapery with red stylized flowers. Holds celestial globe in right arm. Mark: red anchor. Peach fluorescence.
Marks
Mark: red anchor
ProvenanceBy 1954, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] On July 4, 1954, Sigmund Katz wrote to Kathryn Buhler from London, "I have acquired...a pair of small red anchor figures of 'Geography' [1988.772] and 'Astronomy' in brilliant condition." From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] On July 4, 1954, Sigmund Katz wrote to Kathryn Buhler from London, "I have acquired...a pair of small red anchor figures of 'Geography' [1988.772] and 'Astronomy' in brilliant condition." From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.