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Figure of Il Capitano

Made at: Fürstenberg Manufactory (Germany)
Modeled by: Simon Feilner (1726–1798)
German
about 1775
Object Place: Europe, Germany

Medium/Technique Hard-paste porcelain with enamel decoration
Dimensions 12.06 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Pflueger
Accession Number67.1195
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionFigure standing with head turned to right, one arm crossing chest to draw back sword held in other hand. Wearing blue cloche hat, brown jacket, purple cape, white trousers. Minor abrasion to enamel overall.
Marks "F [script]" in blue enamel.
ProvenanceBy 1967, Kiyi and Edward Pflueger, New York, NY; 1967, year-end gift of Kiyi and Edward Pflueger. (Accession date: December 21, 1967)