St. Philip
Figure
ca. 1760 (made)
ca. 1760 (made)
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Figure of St Philip in soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels and gilded. He has a long beard and is standing barefoot, both arms held out. Behind him is a basket lying on its side with fruit (?) falling out. He wears an ermine-lined purple cloak, whit fur cape, purple-flowered pink tunic with turquoise sash, red trousers and red cap. Mound base decorated with rococo scrolls picked out in turquoise and gold.
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Title | St. Philip (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilded |
Brief description | Figure of St. Philip, soft-paste porcelain enamelled in colours and gilt, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, ca. 1760 |
Physical description | Figure of St Philip in soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels and gilded. He has a long beard and is standing barefoot, both arms held out. Behind him is a basket lying on its side with fruit (?) falling out. He wears an ermine-lined purple cloak, whit fur cape, purple-flowered pink tunic with turquoise sash, red trousers and red cap. Mound base decorated with rococo scrolls picked out in turquoise and gold. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Arthur Hurst |
Production | Original model attributed to Agostino Carlini |
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Accession number | C.299-1940 |
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Record created | August 14, 2008 |
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