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Catherine the Great of Russia 1729-96: PD.46-1948

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

Catherine the Great of Russia 1729-96

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Marchinhès, Pierre François

Categories

Legal notes

Bequeathed 1946 through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 25 mm
Width: 18 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1948) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

Dating

Production date: AD 1771

School or Style

Swiss

Materials used in production

Enamel

Techniques used in production

Enamelled : Enamel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Marcinhes / à Ferney
  • Location: Verso
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1771
  • Location: Verso, below the above
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.46-1948
Primary reference Number: 18107
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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