Pantalone
Manufacturer
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1747)
Modeler
Franz Anton Bustelli
(active 1754 - 1763)
CultureGerman
OriginMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Datec.1760
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 18.2 x 10.5 cm (7 3/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
MarkingsImpressed shield. Incised D. Three dots in puce enamel
DescriptionA Nymphenburg figure of Pantalone from the Commedia dell'Arte modelled by Franz Anton Bustelli. He is bending forward his arms tucked beneath his cloak in pointed black cap, black cloak with pink collar, russet waistcoat, breeches and stockings with yellow slippers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.953
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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