Scaramouche

Manufacturer Höchst Porcelain Factory (German, 1746 - 1796)

Modeler Johann Christoph Ludwig von Lucke (German, 1703 - 1780)

CultureGerman

OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany

Datec.1752

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall: 21.7 x 11.5 cm (8 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

MarkingsIncised IG

DescriptionHöchst figure of Scaramouche from the Commedia dell'Arte series. Standing in a theatrical pose, his left leg raised and turning outward with his expression animated. He is wearing a black cap and a black jacket trimmed in iron-red, with a flowing tunic, breeches and full-length stockings of the same colour. He has a white ruff, and his left arm is behind him holding a blue bag, while his outstretched right hand is holding sealed envelopes. The figure is supported on a shaped tall rectangular base with chamfered corners, trimmed in blue and with blue shell-moulded motif.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.884

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

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Status

On view