George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): C.861-2016

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Titles

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: Unknown

Entities

Bust

Categories

Parian (porcelain)

Notes

History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 37.7 cm
Length: 21.4 cm
Width: 16.3 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government

Components of the work

Base Length 13.2 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Inscription or legends present

Text: HANDEL
Location: Front of socle
Method of creation: Marked
Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.861-2016
Primary reference Number: 215860
Old number: 166
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 24 May 2017 Updated: Wednesday 22 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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