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Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
Modeled by: The Muses Modeler (English)
English
about 1752
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, enamel decoration
Dimensions 20.96 cm (8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.599
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionFigure of David Garrick in the role of Archer in Farquhar's Beaux Strategem. On square green-washed base, white flared coat, gold edges and cuffs, shirt with ruffled cuffs, green washed waistcoat with gold buttons and tufted edge, red breeches black shoes, gold buckles. Right hand
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.