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Dancing Harlequin and Columbina

Artist Samson Porcelain Factory (French, 1845 - 1980)
Date1875
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions Overall: 9 1/2 inches (24.13 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/23
On View
Not on view
DescriptionDancing couple on quatrefoil plinth before floral and leaf bocage; she with left arm raised, right hand grasping his wears small yellow tricorn, brown hair, maroon bodice over white blouse, rose pattern apron over full, floral skirt; with right arm raised, wears black tricorn, red flower, white ruff, multi-colored patchwork suit, black shoes; on back of base: dark and anchor in red.
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Dancing Harlequin and Columbine
Johann Joachim Kändler
19th century; designed ca. 1744
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Columbine
1765
63-28/35 B
Harlequin
19th century
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Harlequin
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Harlequin
1820
63-28/19
Columbina
20th century
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Harlequin
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