Deruta or Possibly Gubbio 16th Century Gubbio 16th Century (ceramist) Deruta 16th Century (ceramist) Plate with running plant border and geometric panels on well; in the center, profile bust of a man in armor, probably c. 1490/1520 tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) overall (diameter): 23.6 cm (9 5/16 in.) Widener Collection 1942.9.328 Not on View

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Provenance

Frédéric Spitzer [1815-1890], Paris; (his estate sale, Paris, 17 April-16 June 1893, no. 1192, as Gubbio, sold for 5950 francs). Maurice Kann [d. 1906], Paris; purchased 1908 with the entire Kann collection by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London, New York, and Paris); purchased February 1910 by Peter A.B. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania;[1] inheritance from the Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, 1942.

[1] Widener collection records in NGA curatorial files.

Associated Names

• Duveen Brothers, Inc.
• Kann, Maurice
• Spitzer, Frédéric, Baron
• Widener, Joseph E.
• Widener, Peter Arrell Brown

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