Fernando VI of Spain
Unknown
18th century · Ivory, on curved ebony base · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Ivory, on curved ebony base
- Culture
- Chinese or Philippine
- Department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Credit line
- Gift of Alfred and Victoria Harris, 1975
