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Boar: M.7-1962

Titles

Boar

Maker(s)

In the style of Giambologna (Jean Boulogne) (Sculptor)
Possibly Unknown (Founder)

Description

Bronze, cast. The boar stands with its head turned slightly to the left.

Notes

History note: Peel and Humphris, London

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Length: 6.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1962-10-18) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Late 19th-early 20th Century
Circa 1860 CE - 1930 CE

Components of the work

Sculpture Depth 5 cm Height 9.2 cm Width 15 cm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.7-1962
Primary reference Number: 13970
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_7_1962

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 13 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022) "Boar" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/13970 Accessed: 2022-07-01 21:19:35

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