by [MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus 1756-1791]
The composer is depicted as a boy of about 12 years of age, standing pensively reading a book. He is dressed in contemporary fashion including a ruffled shirt, cravat, britches, buckled shoes, three-quarter length coat, and wig, and holds a violin under his left arm. A pile of books are at his feet at the rear.
With the artist's name "Perigit" and the number "4610 K 534" etched into the rear side of the base. Height: 11.25" (285 mm, height with base: 11.75" (305 mm).
Minor soiling; head and lower right corner of violin lacking. (Inventory #: 40230)
With the artist's name "Perigit" and the number "4610 K 534" etched into the rear side of the base. Height: 11.25" (285 mm, height with base: 11.75" (305 mm).
Minor soiling; head and lower right corner of violin lacking. (Inventory #: 40230)