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Portrait Medallion of Nicolas-Charles Seringe (1776-1858): M.17-2015

Current Location: In storage

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Portrait Medallion of Nicolas-Charles Seringe (1776-1858)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Chinard, Joseph

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Description

Portrait medallion of Nicolas-Charles Seringe in alabaster relief on slate backing, in a circular wooden frame.

Legal notes

Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor Bequest through The Art Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015-04-27) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1812

School or Style

French

Components of the work

Frame composed of wood
Backing composed of slate

Materials used in production

Alabaster

Techniques used in production

Relief

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Charles/Seringe/1812
  • Location: On reverse of medallion
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.17-2015
Primary reference Number: 201852
Former loan number: AAL.259-2006

Audit data

Created: Thursday 18 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Portrait Medallion of Nicolas-Charles Seringe (1776-1858)" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/201852 Accessed: 2024-04-19 12:04:12

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