Bust and Pedestal
ca. 1780 (made)
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Bust of philosopher Voltaire in white jasper and on a pedestal of black basalt.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | White jasper on a pedestal of black basalt |
| Brief description | Bust of philosopher Voltaire in white jasper and on a pedestal of black basalt, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd., Etruria, ca. 1780. |
| Physical description | Bust of philosopher Voltaire in white jasper and on a pedestal of black basalt. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Wedgwood' (Impressed on the truncation) |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Object history | After an original modelled about 1765 by Jean-Claude-François-Joseph Rosset. |
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| Other number | Sch. II 546&A - Schreiber number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 414:1121/&A-1885 |
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| Record created | May 21, 2009 |
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