Putto
Statuette Putto
sixteenth century (made)
sixteenth century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This marble figure of a putto depicts him with his right hand resting on a crossbow and with his left hand over his shoulder.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Putto |
| Materials and techniques | Marble |
| Brief description | Marble Italian 16th cent |
| Physical description | Figure, marble, with his right hand resting on a crossbow. His head is turned to the right and he is looking to the left. |
| Dimensions |
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| Object history | Bought from Christie's for £1575 (lot number 243, 18/06/1968). |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This marble figure of a putto depicts him with his right hand resting on a crossbow and with his left hand over his shoulder. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.4-1968 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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