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'Venus and Love Nude' paper knife: CM.2358-2009

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Titles

'Venus and Love Nude' paper knife

Maker(s)

Maker: Lucien Bazor (1889-1974)

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Notes

History note: Funds for purchase donated by John and Catherine Porteous

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2009) by Simmons Gallery

Dating

Production date: AD 1928

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Length 250 mm Width 45 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2358-2009
Primary reference Number: 226366

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Created: Wednesday 23 January 2019 Updated: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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