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Right Hand of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): M.2-1903

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Right Hand of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

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Description

Plaster, cast of Felix Mendelssohn's hand resting on an oval base. In glass topped case with tortoiseshell frame

Legal notes

Given by C.E. Sayle MA

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1903-12) by Sayle, Charles Edward

Dating

18th Century-19th Century, Early
Production date: before AD 1903

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Case Height 25 cm Length 33 cm Width 28 cm
Plaster Height 6.5 cm Length 24 cm Width 14 cm

Materials used in production

Plaster

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Plaster, cast

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1903
Primary reference Number: 29315

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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