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William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

Modeler Attributed to Louis François Roubiliac British, born France
Modeler or John Michael Rysbrack Flemish
ca. 1750
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
  • Modeler: Attributed to Louis François Roubiliac (British (born France), Lyons 1695/1702–1762 London)
  • Modeler: or John Michael Rysbrack (Flemish, Antwerp 1694–1770 London)
  • Date: ca. 1750
  • Culture: British, Staffordshire
  • Medium: Lead-glazed earthenware
  • Dimensions: Height: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Gift of Josephine Atterbury, 1945
  • Object Number: 45.13.2
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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