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David and Goliath
Degas, Edgar
(Painter)
History note: Arthur Tooth & Sons Ltd., 'Paris- Londres' exhibition, April 1956, no. 3, rep. in cat., (apparently) bt. Captain Sykes
Captain Stanley William Sykes, O.B.E., M.C.
Height: 63.8 cm
Width: 80 cm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1966)
by
Sykes, Stanley William
Support composed of canvas
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas
Inscription present: label of Arthur Tooth & Sons Ltd.
Accession number: PD.7-1966
Primary reference Number: 2598
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: AD.12.40-7
Accession Number: P.86-1948
Accession Number: 4064
Accession Number: 23.K.5-44
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