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1960

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2015

2025

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Figure of the "Immaculate Virgin" ("Immaculata") on Pedestal Figure And Pedestal

This is a figure and pedestal. It was possibly by Wenzel Neu and manufactured by Fulda porcelain factory. It is dated 1770–1780 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of James Hazen Hyde. It is credited Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a,b: overall): 36.8 × 16 × 13 cm (14 1/2 × 6 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.) H x W x D (a): 26.3 × 12 × 9 cm (10 3/8 × 4 3/4 × 3 9/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 10.5 × 16 × 13 cm (4 1/8 × 6 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside of base: [1] crowned "FF", painted in underglaze blue (Fulda Pottery and Porcelain Manufactory mark) Underside of figure (unglazed): [1] "C" with a vertical dash above and beneath the C, incised

It is signed

Unsigned

It is inscribed

Around globe: [1] "EUROPA" "ASIA" "AMERICA" "AFRICA", painted in black

Cite this object as

Figure of the "Immaculate Virgin" ("Immaculata") on Pedestal Figure And Pedestal; Possibly by Wenzel Neu; Manufactured by Fulda porcelain factory; Germany; hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D (a,b: overall): 36.8 × 16 × 13 cm (14 1/2 × 6 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.) H x W x D (a): 26.3 × 12 × 9 cm (10 3/8 × 4 3/4 × 3 9/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 10.5 × 16 × 13 cm (4 1/8 × 6 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-42-a,b

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