Scaramouche
Manufacturer
Wurzburg
(German, 1775 - 1780)
ModelerModelling attributed to
Ferdinand Tietz
(German, 1708 - 1780)
CultureGerman
OriginWurzburg, Wurzburg, Germany
Datec.1775
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Wurzburg figure of Scaramouche from the Commedia dell'Arte standing in black and gilt snood. He has a black flowing cape, gilt-lined white tunic and black shoes. He is holding two letters in his right hand and a bag of money in his left. He is on a quatre mound base splashed with green and brown.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1252
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1740-1744
Object number: G83.1.871.1 -2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901