Production: Unknown (Uncertain)
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.
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.
McClean Bequest
Diameter: 3.0 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank
15th Century#
16th Century
17th Century#
Circa
1400
CE
-
Circa
1800
CE
The drapery treatment, especially the folds, suggest a later date for the execution of the medallion.
Decoration composed of gold
Carving : Alabaster, carved in relief with traces of gilding
Inscription present: small label
Accession number: M.60-1904
Primary reference Number: 31333
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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