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Group Figure of a Musician
Group Figure of a Musician
Group Figure of a Musician

Group Figure of a Musician

Manufacturer (Venice, Italy, 1764 - 1812)
Datec. 1790
Object NameFigure
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsFigure: 5.2cm
Base: 5 x 10.8cm
AcquisitionCochrane Collection, presented in 1995 with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024735
About MeDepicts a musician with a lute, a seated woman holding a basket of flowers and a child, all on a rockwork base decorated with moulded flowers. The pedestal base is decorated with wreaths, busts and animal heads.
More About Me
With lashings of sentiment, the musician sings love to the pretty young woman, whilst Cupid lurks behind. In 1764 Geminiano Cozzi opened his porcelain works in Venice, producing many such figurines.
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