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Fiddler
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
16.51 cm (6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.762
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionOn circular base tree stump with large applied flowers. Half-seated figure, balck hat, white coat and shirt. Deep rose breeches, white stockings, black shoes with red ribbons. Fiddle on left hand and shoulder, heavy bow playing with right.
Marks
Mark: red anchor
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.