Anselmo
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: 18.1 x 8.6 cm (7 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Nymphenburger figure of Anselmo from the Commedia dell'Arte modelled by Franz Anton Bustelli standing listening to Lucinda. He is in a black and grey cloak, waistcoat and breeches, and his right hand leaning on his cane.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.957
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1740-1744
Object number: G83.1.871.1 -2
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
c.1760-1765
Object number: G83.1.853
