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Wax reliefs: CM.147-1985

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Rouw, Peter (the Younger)

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Description

Wax portrait signed by Peter Rouw the younger (1770-1852) and dated 1803, of James Watt(1736-1819). Framed, glazed, original labels on the back, From Sotheby sale, London 31 October 1985, lot 208.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985-12-09) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: AD 1803

Components of the work

Object composed of wax

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.147-1985
Primary reference Number: 283544
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 6 April 2021 Updated: Wednesday 25 August 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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