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Standing Putto: M.4A-1957

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Standing Putto

Maker(s)

Unknown (Production)
In the style of Donner, Georg Raphael

Description

Lead statuette of a standing putto, heading leaning forward, proper right hand on head, proper left hand on hip. A pair with M.4B-1957.

Notes

History note: Uncertain before Lady Mildred Fitzgerald (1878-1969) [pair with M.4B-1957]

Legal notes

Given by Lady Mildred Fitzgerald

Measurements and weight

Height: 26.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1957) by Fitzgerald, Mildred, Lady

Dating

First half of 18th Century
George II
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1750 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Lead

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.4A-1957
Primary reference Number: 30693
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_4A_1957

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 14 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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