Cobbler whistling to a starling
Figure
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Biscuit earthenware figure of a cobbler seated in front of a brick wall, whistling at a starling in a square hanging cage
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Cobbler whistling to a starling (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Biscuit earthenware |
| Brief description | Biscuit earthenware figure of a cobbler whistling to a starling, by Bellvue pottery factory, France, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Biscuit earthenware figure of a cobbler seated in front of a brick wall, whistling at a starling in a square hanging cage |
| Gallery label |
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| Credit line | Given by J. H. Fitzhenry |
| Object history | Formerly in the collection of the Sieur Papin, Trésorier-payeur of Marie Antoinette |
| Production | From a model by Paul-Louis Cyfflé; and, according to the register, said to have been moddeled by Cyfflé himself; after a print after Teniers |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.549-1909 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
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