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Production:
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Description
Circular portrait medallion of a half-length figure in relief. The figure is set obliquely to the picture plane and the face is seen in a three-quarter view turned to the right. The right arm is held horizontally in front of the body. The figure wears a crown and the Toison d'Or. He is clad in a fur-lined robe; to the left of his head is scratched '1430' in a rude style. This and other parts bear traces of gilding.
Notes
History note: Hollingworth Magniac; sold Christie, Manson & Woods, 2 July, 4 July and following days, Catalogue of the Renowned Collection of Works of Art, chiefly formed by the late Hollingoworth Magniac, Esq., (Known as the Colworth Collection), p. 86, first part of lot 264, a pair of of circular medallions. Sold to McClean for £3.3.0.
Legal notes
McClean Bequest
Measurements and weight
Diameter: 3.0 in
Acquisition and important dates
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1904)
by
McClean, Frank
Dating
15th Century#
16th Century
17th Century#
Circa
1400
CE
-
Circa
1800
CE
Note
The drapery treatment, especially the folds, suggest a later date for the execution of the medallion.
People, subjects and objects depicted
Components of the work
Decoration
composed of
gold
Materials used in production
Alabaster
Techniques used in production
Carving
: Alabaster, carved in relief with traces of gilding
Inscription or legends present
- Text: philippe le bon duc de Bourgogne
- Location: Stuck on the label
- Type: Label
Inscription present: small label
- Text: 617
- Location: To the left of his arm
- Method of creation: Inscribed
- Type: Label
- Text: 1430
- Location: To left of head
- Method of creation: Scratched
Identification numbers
Accession number: M.60-1904
Primary reference Number: 31333
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Audit data
Created: Saturday 6 August 2011
Updated: Monday 18 December 2023
Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023
Associated departments & institutions
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
