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Scaramouche

Manufacturer (German, 1746 - 1796)
Modeler (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
Status
On view
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