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Acrobat performing a Handstand
Prieur, Barthélemy
(Production)
Copper alloy, probably bronze, cast. Nude male figure performing a hand stand. His right leg is bent slightly at the knee so that the foot projects over his head. His left leg is more bent than the right.
History note: Foule Collection, Paris (presumably still there in 1930 when referred to by Bode). Acquired by Copper & Adams, Finchley; sold by C.G. Cooper (for £465) to Lt Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC (1892-1958), 1945; Given anonymously, from the collection of the late Lt. Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, D.S.O., M.C., in his memory. Formerly on loan.
Given anonymously, from the collection of the late Lt. Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, D.S.O., M.C., in his memory
Height: 30.0 cm
Length: 5.4 cm
Relative size of this object is displayed using code inspired by Good Form and Spectacle's work on the British Museum's Waddeson Bequest website and their dimension drawer. They chose a tennis ball to represent a universally sized object, from which you could envisage the size of an object.
Method of acquisition: Given
(1979)
by
Anonymous
Early 17th Century
Circa
1600
-
1630
1630
Purchased in 1945 as by Francesco de Sant'Agata.
probably bronze Copper alloy Bronze
Casting (process) : Copper alloy, probably bronze, cast
Accession number: M.21-1979
Primary reference Number: 13731
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_21_1979
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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Accession Number: GR.11.1923
Accession Number: CG 513
Accession Number: PD.58-1998.f.11
£1.00
£1.00
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