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David Le Marchand (1674-1726)

Profile of a man, possibly André Dacier (1651-1722) early eighteenth century

Ivory | 16.0 x 13.0 x 2.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 37078

David Le Marchand (1674-1726)

Profile of a man, possibly Andre Dacier (1651-1722) early eighteenth century

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Description

Oval ivory plaque carved in high relief with the profile portrait of a man, probably that of the French scholar André Dacier. He is shown in profile to the right with loose attire and with flowing hair. Set within an oval moulded ebonised wood frame.

Provenance

Presented to the Rl Library by H.M. Queen Mary, 1935.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection David Le Marchand (1674-1726)
(ivory carver)

Subject(s)

Search the collection André Dacier (1651-1722)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Ivory

ivory, animal materials, wood

high relief, carved, ebonised

Measurements

16.0 x 13.0 x 2.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Sculpture
Object type(s)
visual works
plaques
carvings

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