Avarice
second quarter of the 12th century
Object PlaceLimousin or south central France
Medium/TechniqueStone; limestone
DimensionsOverall: 62 x 31.5 x 23 cm, 64.9 kg (24 7/16 x 12 3/8 x 9 1/16 in., 143 lb.)
Framed (Two steel wall angles brackets / keyhole slots): 57.2 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm (22 1/2 x 2 x 1/4 in.)
Framed (Two steel wall angles brackets / keyhole slots): 57.2 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm (22 1/2 x 2 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineCharles Amos Cummings Fund
Accession number48.255
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSculpture
Collections
ProvenanceJune 15, 1929, sold by Mme. Simon-Trichard, France, to Joseph Brummer (b. 1833 - d. 1947), New York (Brummer Gallery stock no. P6069); 1948, sold by the estate of Joseph Brummer to the MFA for $1200. (Accession Date: March 11, 1948)
16th century (?)
Possibly 19th century; formerly thought to be 14th century
14th century
about 1500
