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Acrobat performing a Handstand: M.21-1979

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Current Location: In storage

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Acrobat performing a Handstand

Maker(s)

Production: Prieur, Barthélemy

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Description

Copper alloy, probably bronze, cast. Nude male figure performing a hand stand. His right leg is bent slightly at the knee so that the foot projects over his head. His left leg is more bent than the right.

Notes

History note: Foule Collection, Paris (presumably still there in 1930 when referred to by Bode). Acquired by Copper & Adams, Finchley; sold by C.G. Cooper (for £465) to Lt Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC (1892-1958), 1945; Given anonymously, from the collection of the late Lt. Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, D.S.O., M.C., in his memory. Formerly on loan.

Legal notes

Given anonymously, from the collection of the late Lt. Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, D.S.O., M.C., in his memory

Measurements and weight

Height: 30.0 cm
Length: 5.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1979) by Anonymous

Dating

17th Century, Early
Circa 1600 - 1630

Note

Purchased in 1945 as by Francesco de Sant'Agata.

School or Style

Renaissance

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

probably bronze Copper alloy
Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Copper alloy, probably bronze, cast

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.21-1979
Primary reference Number: 13731
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_21_1979

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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