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Reduced Models of the Parthenon and the Phygaleian Friezes: M.15.7-12-1982

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Titles

Reduced Models of the Parthenon and the Phygaleian Friezes

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Henning, John I

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Description

Plaster, cast from slate moulds. Six casts, variously inscribed with the subject and date. Forty eight casts are contained in a rosewood box and lid, containing eight trays; front flap missing. Each tray contains six reliefs.

Notes

History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute, purchased at Sotheby's 14/11/1906, lot 278; given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March 1977.

Legal notes

Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Wellcome Trustees

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Regency and George IV
1817 - 1823

School or Style

Classical

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.15.7-12-1982
Primary reference Number: 77212
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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