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Boar: M.7-1962

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Titles

Boar

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Giambologna (Jean Boulogne) (In the style of)
Founder: Unknown (Possibly)

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze, cast. The boar stands with its head turned slightly to the left.

Notes

History note: Peel and Humphris, London

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Length: 6.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1962-10-18) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Circa 1860 CE - 1930 CE

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Sculpture Depth 5 cm Height 9.2 cm Width 15 cm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.7-1962
Primary reference Number: 13970
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_7_1962
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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