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Figure of Shakespeare

Derby Porcelain Factory (British, founded 1756) (Manufacturer)
After Peter Scheemakers (Flemish, before 1691-1781) (Artist)
ca. 1758-1765
gilt on soft paste porcelain
(18th and 19th Centuries )

This figure was modeled after the statue of 1741 by Peter Scheemaeckers (1691-1781) which is in the Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey. Other historical figures produced by Derby include Milton, William Pitt, and George III.

Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.

George Robinson Harding, London [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1911, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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United Kingdom, England, Derby (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 11 7/16 × W: 6 5/8 × D: 4 5/8 in. (29.1 × 16.76 × 11.68 cm)

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Acquired by Henry Walters, 1911

Location in Museum

Hackerman House at 1 West Mount Vernon Place: First Floor: Library

Accession Number

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48.850

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600 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD
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410-547-9000

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