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The Guitar Player: M.37-1982

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Guitar Player

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Zadkine, Ossip

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze with green patina. An abstracted seated figure playing a guitar.

Notes

History note: Purchased by the donor from the Molton Gallery, 44 South Molton St., London, W1, in January 1961

Legal notes

Zoe Hadwin Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 36.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1982) by Pleister, E. M. Julia, Miss

Dating

1940s
20th Century, Mid
Production date: AD 1946

Note

Inscribed and documented as made in 1946, second cast of five

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Sculpture Depth 17.8 cm Height 35.8 cm Width 19.3 cm
Base Width 19.5 cm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast and patinated green

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: OZ
  • Location: On the top of the base on the left side
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: OZ 46 2/5
  • Location: On the top of the base on the right side
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.37-1982
Primary reference Number: 13747
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_37_1982
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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