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Bust of a Nobleman
French
18th century
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
68.58 x 43.18 x 30.48 cm (27 x 17 x 12 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Sidney T. Allen
Accession Number60.1397
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionWhite glaze. On round pedestal, wearing order of Golden Fleece on ribbon around neck, drapery with raised fleur de lys, hair tied back, ribbon over shoulder. Small chips on rim of base.
ProvenanceBy 1947, The Arnold Seligmann-Helft Corp, New York; March 3, 1947, sold by Seligmann-Helft to Sidney Allen, Manchester, MA; by descent to Mrs.Sidney T. Allen, Manchester, MA; 1960, gift of Mrs. Allen to the MFA. (Accession date: November 9, 1960)