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Frederik VI
Made at: Royal Copenhagen Manufactory (Danish, 1775–present)
Danish (Copenhagen)
1819
Object Place: Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
Medium/Technique
Porcelain
Dimensions
18.41 x 15.24 cm (7 1/4 x 6 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Valdemar Willumsen
Accession Number66.105
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionBisque porcelain bust of Frederik VI (b. 1768 - d. 1839), King of Denmark (r. 1808-1839) and Norway (r. 1808-1814). Head and torso in frontal position with toga draped over shoulders and diagonal band across chest. Round molded gilt pedestal screwed into bust.
Marks
"III" above a dot in underglaze blue