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Figure 1952-608,1
Masquerader
Figure 1952-608,1

Masquerader

Date1759-1763
Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (1745-1769)
OriginEngland, London
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
DimensionsH: 8 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-608,1
DescriptionMan playing a violin, wearing a puce hat with plume, black mask, red and yellow cloak, puce waistcoat and turquoise breeches, on a flower encrusted plinth.

Gold anchor period.
Label TextA figure of a masked man is playing a violin. At least two other examples of this model survive.
InscribedNo
MarkingsNo
ProvenanceEx coll: Mrs. William Salting, London; Humphrey W. Cook, Richmond, Surrey, and London; Sir Edward and Lady Baron, London; Frank Partridge & Son, Ltd., London