Genius of Fame
Figure
1765-1770 (made)
1765-1770 (made)
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Figure of Fame in hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. Fame is symbolised by a young nude woman wearing a wreath and is sitting on a concave-sided square pedestal. She holds an open book. A mantle is draped over her right thigh and falls behind her. A gilt trumpet lies at her feet. Low square base is bevelled at the edges and is trimmed at the corners and slightly recessed beneath.
Object details
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| Title | Genius of Fame |
| Materials and techniques | Hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded |
| Brief description | Figure of 'Genius des Ruhms' (Genius of Fame) in hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded, modelled by F.A. Bustelli or F.I. Günther, Nymphenburg porcelain factory, Nymphenburg, 1765-1770. |
| Physical description | Figure of Fame in hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. Fame is symbolised by a young nude woman wearing a wreath and is sitting on a concave-sided square pedestal. She holds an open book. A mantle is draped over her right thigh and falls behind her. A gilt trumpet lies at her feet. Low square base is bevelled at the edges and is trimmed at the corners and slightly recessed beneath. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Shield with diamonds (Impressed) |
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| Accession number | C.32-1962 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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