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Bust of Napoleon (or Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria)
Factory: Unidentified French factory
White earthenware bust on a socle, moulded, and lead-glazed. The sitter faces front. He has short hair, and wears a neck cloth, a coat with a high collar, and a drape around his shoulders.
History note: Sir Henry Irving; sold Christie's, London, 14 December 1905, Catalogue of the theatrical relics; costumes, bronzes, silver, furniture and decorative objects the property of Sir Henry Irving, Ltt. D. Cambridge, LL.D., Glasgow, Litt. D. Dublin, Commander of the Saxe-Ernestine Order, deceased, late of Stratton Street E..:. which will be sold by auction on Thursday December 14 1905 and the following day;. bought by the donor's late sister for 17½ guineas; Mrs Medlicott
Given by Mrs Medlicott
Height: 28.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1945-02) by Medlicott, Mrs
This bust was accessioned as Napoleon I, but it has been suggested that it could represent Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (1786-1866; ruled 1825-48)
Width Width 17.8 cm
white
Earthenware
Lead-glaze
Moulding
: White earthenware, moulded, and lead-glazed
Lead-glazing
Accession number: EC.39-1945
Primary reference Number: 76967
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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