Head of a Boy, ca. 1760

Head of a Boy

ca. 1760 · Bust

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Not on view at present

Where is “Head of a Boy” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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In this state since
Source
The museum

About the sculpture

This head of a boy, in white terracotta, was probably a model for an earthenware or porcelain figure. It certainly has stylistic similarities with such figures of the late 18th and early 19th century. However, it might possibly date from the 19th century.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Details

Accession number
A.6-1952

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