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Tile (Fireplace or wall tile)
A Macaroni at a Sale of Pictures
John Sadler, John Smith and Robert Sayer, Francesco Bartolozzi, Michael Vincent Brandoin
1765-1775
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Sadler (Printer)
Place of Origin
Liverpool; Merseyside; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
1969.4729.048
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4729.048
Object Name
Tile (Fireplace or wall tile)
Title
A Macaroni at a Sale of Pictures
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
John Sadler (Printer); John Smith and Robert Sayer (Design inspiration); Francesco Bartolozzi (Design inspiration); Michael Vincent Brandoin (Design inspiration)
Place of Origin
Liverpool; Merseyside; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1765-1775
Subject(s)
- Macaroni
- Satire
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
- Enameled
Dimensions (inches)
5 (H) x 5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.7 (H) x 12.7 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Wood, Christopher. 07//1968 The collector satirized. Antiques. 88-91.
• Design source discussed: Fig. 3, "A Macarony at a Sale of Pictures", p. 89Book: Ray, Anthony. 1973 English Delftware Tiles.
• Similar tile and design source discussion: pp. 256-7, pl. 71, no. 697Book: Ray, Anthony. 1994 Liverpool Printed Tiles.
• Similar tile and design source discussion: p. 38, no. D3-2