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Oberon and Cynthia
Oberon and Cynthia

Oberon and Cynthia

Date1766-73
Label TextThe model for this figure group was provided by Etiènne-Maurice Falconet (1716–1791). The subject comes from a one-act comedy, L’Oracle (1740), by Poullain de Saint Foix (1698–1776).
Object number65.70
ProvenancePurchased by Mr. and Mrs. Corydon Wagner from Berges, New York, 1965; Mr. and Mrs. Corydon Wagner donated to SAM March, 1965
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Corydon Wagner
Dimensions5 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (14.3 x 13.3 cm) Diam.: 4 3/4 in.
MediumSoft paste porcelain
Children drinking milk
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1766-73
Object number: 56.179
Square tray (déjeuner carré)
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1761
Object number: 82.115
Saucer
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1758-60
Object number: 79.120
Two handled covered cup
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1758-60
Object number: 79.121
Photo: Paul Macapia
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1756-57
Object number: 85.215.1
Photo: Paul Macapia
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1756-57
Object number: 85.215.2
Tray from Breakfast service (déjeuner)
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1788
Object number: 2005.3.1
Teapot from Breakfast service (déjeuner)
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1788
Object number: 2005.3.2
Sugar bowl from Breakfast service (déjeuner)
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1788
Object number: 2005.3.3
Milk jug from Breakfast service (déjeuner)
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1788
Object number: 2005.3.4
Coffee cup and saucer from Breakfast service (déjeuner)
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1788
Object number: 2005.3.5