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Cupid and Psyche, candlesticks

CHELSEA-DERBY, London (manufacturer)
Cupid and Psyche, candlesticks
 (c. 1770-1780)

Medium
porcelain (soft-paste)

Measurements
(1) 30.5 × 30.1 × 16.0 cm (Cupid)
(2) 30.5 × 30.8 × 14.4 cm (Psyche)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Dr H. Kapper, 1981

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
London, England

Inscription
(1-2) painted in gold on rear l.c.: (anchor)

Accession Number
D61.1-2-1981

Department
International Decorative Arts

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited

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