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Antonio Sacchini 1730-86: PD.68-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Antonio Sacchini 1730-86

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Vincent, Antoine Paul

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Legal notes

Bequeathed 1946 through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 41 mm
Width: 28 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Paint

Components of the work

Support composed of ivory

Techniques used in production

Grisaille : Grisaille on ivory

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Vincent
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: A . SACCHINI . MORT
  • Location: Round edge, left
  • Text: A . PARIS . EN . M. DCC . LXXXVI
  • Location: Round edge, right
  • Text: RENAUD / CHIMENE / DARDANUS / AEDIPE / EVELINA / LA COLON
  • Location: On scroll, lower left

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.68-1948
Primary reference Number: 18248
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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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