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Porcelain figure of 'Ottavio'

Artist: Francesco Antonio Bustelli (1723 - 1763), made by Nymphenburg Pottery

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1757

Materials: enamelled and gilded porcelain

Dimensions: 19 cm

Grant:

Vendor: Christie's

Review number: 1386 (1945)

Provenance:
R.M.Walker collection.

Description:
A figure of a man kissing his hand, probably intended for Ottavio from the Italian Comedy; painted in pale mauve enamel with much gilding.

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