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Gallant with Bootblack
Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
14.61 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.575
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionWhite, on irregular base leaning against pedestal with scroll edges. A man takes snuff from box held in his left hand. Right foot rests on a stool at which boy kneels with brush in right hand. Man in open three quarter coat, breeches, boy in broad brimmed hat, belted coat.
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.