A Standing Putto and a Seated Putto (?)
Production: Unknown (Uncertain)
A standing putto and a seated putto (?). Red wax, modelled in relief in an oval depression in a rectangular block of wood. One putto stands on the right, the other putto (?) sits on the left. The head and one leg of the latter are missing. In the background there is a tree.
History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute No. W. 171.
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March, 1977
Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Wellcome Trustees
Putti
composed of
wax
Casing
composed of
wood (plant material)
Wood Base
Height 14.4 cm
Width 13.4 cm
Wax
Height 9.8 cm
Width 8.1 cm
Accession number: M.23-1982
Primary reference Number: 30388
Old object number: W. 171
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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