Fernando VI of Spain

18th century

Not on view

The chain around the man's neck may represent the Order of the Golden Fleece, awarded only to Catholic dignitaries. It is unclear whether the pair (see pendant bust 1975.433.2), designed for export, was intended as actual portraits (perhaps representing the Spanish viceroy and his wife, who ruled the Philippines from Mexico City), but the carver no doubt based his work on an engraved or painted European model.

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Title: Fernando VI of Spain
Date: 18th century
Culture: Chinese or Philippine
Medium: Ivory, on curved ebony base
Dimensions: figure only, confirmed: 7 × 4 5/8 × 1 3/8 in. (17.8 × 11.7 × 3.5 cm)
on base, confirmed: 8 13/16 × 4 7/8 × 2 5/8 in. (22.4 × 12.4 × 6.7 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
Credit Line: Gift of Alfred and Victoria Harris, 1975
Object Number: 1975.433.1
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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