Figure
1740-1745 (made)
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Figure of Harlequin with pince-nez of hard-paste porcelain painted in enamels and gilded. He wears a grey hat with white ruff, part blue, part red tunic, part yellow, part black breeches, all enriched with gilding, beige shoes and red rosettes. He is standing against a stump on his left foot, his right knee raised; an open snuff box at his waist, holding a pince-nez to his face with his right hand, laughing and poking out his tongue. The base is embellished with leaves and moss.
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Materials and techniques | Hard-paste porcelain painted in enamels and gilded |
Brief description | Figure of Harlequin with pince-nez, hard-paste porcelain painted in enamels and gilded, modelled by J.J. Kändler, made by Meissen porcelain factory, Germany, 1740-1745. |
Physical description | Figure of Harlequin with pince-nez of hard-paste porcelain painted in enamels and gilded. He wears a grey hat with white ruff, part blue, part red tunic, part yellow, part black breeches, all enriched with gilding, beige shoes and red rosettes. He is standing against a stump on his left foot, his right knee raised; an open snuff box at his waist, holding a pince-nez to his face with his right hand, laughing and poking out his tongue. The base is embellished with leaves and moss. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs O. J. Finney in memory of Oswald James Finney |
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Literary reference | Commedia dell'arte |
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Accession number | C.16-1984 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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