Plate from a service for Willem V, Stadholder of the Netherlands
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1772
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 3.2 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Shallow porcelain plate with slightly scalloped rim, with river view in gold frame accented with gilding at the center surrounded by three floral sprays within molded arabesque borders highlighted with gilding; border of blue around rim with gilding around edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Forsyth Wickes
Object Number:
1940.964
Marks:
inscribed: in underglaze blue: marked with crossed swords and dot between,
inscribed: on back: "Het Dorp Breukelen, de vecht opwaerds oversiende"
Gallery Label:
The plate is from a large service of 435 pieces made for Willem V, Stadholder of the Netherlands (1748-1806), by the Meissen Manufactory. The service features views of cities and buildings painted after printed sources. It was sold in 1823 and subsequently dispersed around the world. The largest collection is currently at Het Loo palace near Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.
The inscription on the reverse of this plate indicates that the view represents the Dutch town of Breukelen.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1772
eMuseum Object ID:
22723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plates (2)
Classification:
Date:
1875-1890
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 21.3 cm )
Description:
Circular plate with gold bands and blue brim; hand painted bust of a woman at center in blue, brown, gray, and pink enamel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Manfred Nathan
Object Number:
1939.413
Marks:
painted: in blue on back: a diamond shape
painted: at lower right hand corner of portrait: "E. Roy"
painted: on back: "M de Pompadour"
Gallery Label:
This plate is from a service that was owned by New York City mayor Hugh J. Grant (1889-1892).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
22722
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Molded creamware pitcher with raised vignettes with putti sprigged on a blue ground, sprigged geometric border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Alma Rogers Van Hoevenberg
Object Number:
1935.21
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this pitcher belonged to Margaret Van Hoevenberg (1792-1877), daughter of Henry and Esther (Dumond) Van Hoevenberg, who married David Mulford in 1812, and to her daughter, Hannah Mulford, born 1814.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
22720
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vase
Classification:
Date:
1885-86
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 33.7 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain Ledoux vase, modified cylindrical form covered in blue enamel, with narrow bands of decoration in gilding and light blue enamel around rim, shoulder and base.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Trustees of Lafayette Post, No. 140
Object Number:
1923.82
Marks:
inscribed: Marked "s85" (encircled) in blue and "DECORE A SEVRES 86" w/monogram "RF" in a red circle
Gallery Label:
Presented to donor organization by M. Bartholdi on behalf of the French delegation to the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty in appreciation of the courtesies extended to them at the unveiling, October 28, 1886.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
22719
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine of a boy
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1760
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 18.4 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain figurine of a boy in knee breeches playing a pipe-flute with lamb standing on his right and flowers on either side and on top of the base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.83a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
22683
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figural Group of a Cavalier Kneeling before a Lady
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1870-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 10 x 5 3/4 in. ( 28.6 x 25.4 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Standing female figure with male kneeling before her and pressing his check against her hand.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta de Peyster
Object Number:
1911.82
Marks:
inscriptions: Marked w/6-point wtar, w/"s" atop star, in underglaze blue, etched "28", and in sepia "B"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figural Group, Man and Woman Playing Instruments
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1814- 1860
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 9 1/4 x 5 in. ( 14.9 x 23.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain figure group consisting of a female mandolin player and male flute player seated on a sofa with a small dog between them.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.81
Marks:
impressed: on bottom of sofa: "63"
inscribed: on bottom of sofa: "W56"
painted: on bottom of sofa in underglaze blue: crossed swords
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
22681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figural Group of Europa and the Bull
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 8 x 5 in. ( 21.9 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Draped nude porcelain figurine of a woman (Europa) seated on the back of a bull with flowers on its head and neck; two other draped nude woman attend Europa; one kneels and takes flowers from a basket; the other is seated and hangs a garland around the neck of the bull; oval base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.80
Marks:
impressed: on underside of the base: "143"
painted: on underside of base in gold: "20"
inscribed: on underside of base in cursive: "2691"
painted: on inner wall of base in undergalze blue: crossed swords
printed: on adhesive label on underside: "M
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figural Group, Family Scene
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 12 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 32.4 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Group of four porcelain figurines in Elizabethan dress; on left, standing female mandolin player with two other seated females, the larger one with open music book in her hand; on right, a male figure with cap in hand bows toward female group; a dog stands between them; oval base; label affixed to bottom with "5374 / GR"
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.78
Marks:
painted: on bottom of base in underglaze blue: crossed lines
impressed: on bottom of base: "22"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22679
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figural Group, Man Pulling Woman in a Sedan Chair
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 8 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 21 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Male porcelain figure pulling a sedan chair with a female porcelain figure seated inside; oblong base
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.77
Marks:
painted: on inside wall of base in undergalze blue: "E" / crossed swords/ "2"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
22678
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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