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The Dottore

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1740-1741
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 20.3 x 10.5 cm (8 x 4 1/8 in.)
MarkingsFaint crossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionFigure of Doctor Bolardo from Meissen modelled by J. J. Kaendler. The doctor stands with left leg slightly bent and the right leg extended. The head is turned slightly toward the left. The left hand clutches his cloak at the hip while the right hand is curved toward the waist. He wears a wide rimmed black hat and a pink cloak lined in pale grey. His jacket is yellow with gilt buttons and trim, and he wears a white collar and black stockings and shoes.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.906
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
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Object number: G83.1.910
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Object number: G83.1.919
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