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Portrait Bust (3D; Reduced Copy) of Albrecht von Haller, by Sébastian Caldelari, Unknown Manufacturer, c. 1826[?]

Inventory Number 11299


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11299

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"HALLLER." "A.B. / 31 a.d 26 . N° 2"
Physical material
BiscuitPorcelain
Dimensions
Height: 198mm Width: 116mm Depth: 100mm Weight: 1650g
Inventory No
11299

Description

A small portrait bust of Albrecht von Haller (1708-1777). Male bust with short wavy hair, prominent nose and chin and furrowed brow. Inscribed to front of base and on reverse. Reduced copy of original sculpture by Sébastian Caldelari.