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Cupid: EC.18-1942

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Titles

Cupid

Maker(s)

Production: Zurich Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

A small hard-paste porcelain naked Cupid. Moulded, and painted overglaze in enamels. Stringing his bow, he has a purple cloth about his left leg, and a brown quiver at his feet. A simple square, flat base, with cut off corners.

Notes

History note: The Rev. G.A. Schneider, Cambridge; sold Sotheby's, 4 June 1942, Catalogue of European Ceramics and Glass comprising the interesting and extensive collection of the Rev. G.A. Schneider . . ., p. 17, last part of lot 79; purchased for the Fitzwilliam Museum with money given by Professor Stanley Cook in memory of his wife

Legal notes

Bought using funds given by Professor Stanley Cook in memory of his wife

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Zürich ⪼ Switzerland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1942-04-06) by Sotheby's

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1775

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels

Materials used in production

Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Hard-paste porcelain, moulded and painted overglaze in enamels
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Z with a bar through it
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.18-1942
Primary reference Number: 76893
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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