Putto and Infant Satyr with Goblet
Sculptor: Unknown (Uncertain)
Gilt-bronze group of a playful standing putto, entwined with a seated infant satyr holding a goblet, into which the putto is gleefully urinating.
History note: (with M.4A-1997) Bertram Currie Collection, Minley Manor, Hants; His Sale, Christie's, London, 15 April 1937, lot 54 part 2; bought by Leitch & Kerin: £35. 14. 0.; purchased on 29 July 1937 (invoice: £60) by Lt Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC (1892-1958); bequeathed to his sister, the Hon. Mrs Pamela Sherek
Bequeathed by the Hon. Mrs Pamela Sherek, from the collection of the late Lt. Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC, in his memory
Height: 11.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1995) by Sherek, Pamela
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
Circa
1700
CE
Purchased in 1937 as perhaps by the Master of the Unruly Children, Florence, second half of 15th century, but perhaps Netherlandish, 17th century
Surface
composed of
gilt
Plinth
Depth 6.4 cm
Height 1.8 cm
Width 7.3 cm
Sculpture
Depth 6.6 cm
Height 10 cm
Width 6.8 cm
Casting (process)
: Bronze, cast and gilt
Gilt-bronze
Accession number: M.4B-1997
Primary reference Number: 14050
Old object number: B.3.A & B.
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_4B_1997
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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