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1905

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1910

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Figure Of A Dancer (France)

This is a Figure of a Dancer. It was modeled by Agathon Léonard and manufactured by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 1910. Its medium is molded porcelain (bisque). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Alexander. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Alexander.

Our curators have highlighted 8 objects that are related to this one. Here are three of them, selected at random:

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 46 x 24 x 22 cm (18 1/8 x 9 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Figure Of A Dancer (France); Manufactured by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (France); molded porcelain (bisque); H x W x D: 46 x 24 x 22 cm (18 1/8 x 9 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Alexander; 1910-41-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Maira Kalman Selects.

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