The Little Marquis and his Valet
Tile
ca. 1765-ca. 1775 (made)
ca. 1765-ca. 1775 (made)
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Tin-glazed earthenware tile, square, transfer-printed in red with the subject of 'Little Marquis and his Valet'. The valet holds a paper inscribed "Au petit Marquis". Border of rococo scrolls.
Object details
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| Title | The Little Marquis and his Valet (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration |
| Brief description | Delftware. Tile, tin-glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration depicting 'The Little Marquis and his Valet', printed by Sadler and Green, Liverpool, ca.1765-ca.1775. |
| Physical description | Tin-glazed earthenware tile, square, transfer-printed in red with the subject of 'Little Marquis and his Valet'. The valet holds a paper inscribed "Au petit Marquis". Border of rococo scrolls. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Au petit Marquis' (Inscribed on the valet) |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Object history | The design derives from a painting by Brandoin entitled 'Le Petit Maître et son Valet'. |
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| Accession number | 414:845/A-1885 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2000 |
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