Unknown man
Bust
ca. 1680-1700 (made)
ca. 1680-1700 (made)
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Place of origin |
This ivory bust, made by an unknown artist in the 17th century in North Germany, represents an unknown man with a long curling wig. The face of this bust may have been re-carved.
Object details
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Title | Unknown man (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved ivory |
Brief description | Bust, carved ivory, of an unknown man, North Germany, ca. 1680-1700 |
Physical description | Carved ivory bust of a man. The man has a long curling wig and turns slightly to the left. He wears a plain shirt just open at the throat, and classical drapery about the shoulders and stumps of the arms. On a small pedestal. |
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Object history | Historical significance: This carving shows a sculptural quality unusual in small portraits of this class. The face may have been recarved. Bought for 38 from Sprink & Son, London in 1925. |
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Summary | This ivory bust, made by an unknown artist in the 17th century in North Germany, represents an unknown man with a long curling wig. The face of this bust may have been re-carved. |
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Accession number | A.72-1925 |
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Record created | November 1, 2004 |
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