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Head: M.9-1965

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Head

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Unknown
Founder: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze, cast and chased, with dark brown patina

Notes

History note: Uncertain before testator

Legal notes

S.E. Prestige Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1965) by Prestige, Sidney Ernest

Dating

1700 CE - 1850 CE

School or Style

Classical

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Surface composed of patina ( brown)
Sculpture Depth 7.2 cm Height 14 cm Width 8.2 cm

Materials used in production

probably bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Casting : Bronze, cast and chased, with dark brown patina

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.9-1965
Primary reference Number: 167451
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_9_1965
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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