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Portrait Medallion of Elizabeth Eyre (1659-1705)
Sculptor: Le Marchand, David
Ivory, carved in low relief. Oval with a bust of a lady, extraordinarily well-carved, in profile to dexter. Her hair is tied in a knot at the back, with a single coil resting on her shoulder. Inscribed on the back: 'DOMINA ELIZABETHA EYRE/M.D.C.C.'.
History note: The Rt Hon. Lord Chesham; sold Sotheby's, 10 December 1946, Catalogue of Antique Snuffboxes, Miniatures, Ivory Medallions . . . , including the property of the Rt Hon. Lord Chesham . . . , p. 8, lot 73.
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 3 3/4 in
Width: 3 1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-12-14) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century, Early
Production date:
dated
AD 1700
: the date is given as part of the inscription
David Le Marchand, born in Dieppe, worked mainly in England.
The sitter, Elizabeth Eyre, was the daughter of Sir Anthony Chester of Chichely. She married Charles Nicholas Eyre (d.1713), and is buried in Chichester Cathedral. Le Marchand also portrayed in 1700 Charles Chester Eyre, probably their son.
African Ivory
Carving : Ivory, carved in low relief
Accession number: M.12-1946
Primary reference Number: 31630
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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