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Model for the statue of Pope Pius II (1405-1464) in Siena Cathedral
Sculptor: Mazzuoli, Giuseppe, the elder
Terracotta modelled in the round. The Pope sits enthroned in a chair, fully vested, wearing the triple crown, his head turned a quarter to his left, clean shaven, with his right hand raised in blessing.
History note: Collection: Gerald, 7th Duke of Wellington. Bought by him from Barzilai, dealer, via Sistina, Rome, and sold by the duke to the Museum for £100.
Bought with the Leverton Harris fund
Depth: 28.2 cm
Height: 52.8 cm
Width: 37.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1941) by Wellington, Gerald Wellesley, Duke of
17th Century-18th Century#
After
1680
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Before
1692
This is the maquette for the posthumous marble statue of the Pope in Siena Cathedral, 1692.
Accession number: M.158-1941
Primary reference Number: 29973
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_158_1941
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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