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Minerva
Sculptor: Unknown
Copper alloy, probably bronze, gilt. Minerva stands, wearing a cloak draped over a cuirass and a plumed helmet, decorated with a grotesque mask. The lower part of the legs and arms are bare. The statuette is mounted on a green marble plinth.
History note: (with M.19B-1950) Henry Harris Collection; sold Sotheby's, London, 24 October 1950, part of lot 93, as 'Mar's and 'Venus'; bought A. Spero (£240); given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 1950.
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
1730
CE
A figure for a niche in a tall cabinet, the chasing stopping short at the rear.
Previously thought by Mr Goldschmidt and John Pope Henessey (7.10.1963) to be in the style of Tiziano Aspetti (1565-1607).
Plinth
composed of
green marble
Minerva
Depth 7.3 cm
Height 26.7 cm
Width 9 cm
Figure
probably bronze, gilt
Copper alloy
Bronze
Accession number: M.19A-1950
Primary reference Number: 13916
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_19A_1950
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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