Figural Group, Girl and Two Boys
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1814-1860
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 5 x 4 1/8 in. ( 21.6 x 12.7 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Three youthful porcelain figures standing on oval base: boy in tricorn horn and blue coat lightly embracing girl holding fruit in her apron; behind them, a bare-headed youth with an open book in his hand and several books at his feet.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.76
Marks:
painted: on bottom of base in underglaze blue: crossed swords
painted: on bottom of base in sepia: "61"
inscribed: on bottom of base in cursive: " J. 61"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
22677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figural Group, Woman and Two Boys
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 19 x 14 cm )
Description:
Group of three porcelain figurines with seated woman at center; a child is seated at her left and an amorous young man on her right leans over, holds her arm, and lightly embraces her.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.75
Marks:
painted: on underside of base: crossed swords, in blue
painted: on underside of base: "3", in sepia
scratched: on underside of base: "R. 35"
impressed: on underside of base: "3542"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
22676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine: girl with lamb
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1814-1860
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 26.4 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of porcelain figurines; a girl with a lamb lying at her feet holds apron with right hand and a bunch of flowers in her left.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta DePeyster
Object Number:
1911.74a
Marks:
inscriptions: Marked w/Meissen crossed swords in underglaze blue, and etched "No. 5./L" and in orange "27"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
22675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Covered pierced bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1865
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 13 in. ( 30.5 x 33 cm )
Description:
Pierced porcelain bowl on four feet, circular with four rams' heads and floral medallions connected by swags around rim; openings outlined with gilding; cover has flame finial.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.73ab
Marks:
painted: underside of bowl in underglaze blue: crossed swords
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
22674
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1770, re-decorated in the 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 21 cm )
Description:
Porcelain bowl with pink enamel border and gilding; 'Rose Pompadourr' style coloring; central scene of birds and three floral reserves; pad marks on underside of bowl.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catharine Augusta DePeyster
Object Number:
1911.70
Marks:
printed: double interlaced L's with date letter R between and three dots below
hand written: label on bowl: "An old Sevres dish from the Becket Denison sale date 1770, Decorated by Tandart"
Gallery Label:
This bowl was redecorated in the 19th century.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
22673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Charger
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860-1890
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 33.7 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware charger with slightly scalloped rim; pastoral scene at center and floral sprays around rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.68
Marks:
painted: on reverse: fleur de lys over illegible impression
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
22672
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1760-1780
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Chinese export porcelain plate with scalloped edge and underglaze blue Chinoiserie decoration; plate has molded scallop edge painted yellow; rim has four groupings of flowers and vines; cavetto has diamond hatching and four reserves of flowers; well of plate painted with landscape scene including pagoda, trees, a rocky outcropping, and birds.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John B. Morris
Object Number:
1955.42
Marks:
written: on adhesive label on underside of plate: "1826/J.B. Morris, Jr."
Gallery Label:
This Chinese export porcelain plate was given to Fanny Morris by Mary Morris Hamilton Schuyler in 1877.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
22637
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pair of Tobacco Jars w/ Brass Lids
Classification:
Date:
1740-1760
Medium:
Earthenware, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 9 3/4 in. ( 40.6 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tobacco jar with blue underglaze decoration; ovoid body with narrow, flared rim; decoration on obverse consisting of cartouche with elaborately scrolled and multi-patterned frame enclosing inscription, "No. 18"; brass cover in the form of a stepped dome with small hole in top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Object Number:
1968.33
Marks:
painted blue underglaze: on underside of jar: three bells [Brye Klocken factory mark]
painted blue underglaze: on obverse of jar: "No. 18"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
22636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1750-1780
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Molded scalloped edge creamware plate with hand painted profile busts of man and woman with orange tree between and border with rosette cartouches alternating with inscribed cartouches in red, green, black, and brown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur T. Sutcliffe
Object Number:
1950.216
Marks:
impressed: on base: marking
painted: on front: "PV OR" and around rim (in Dutch) in G medalliuons "Zoo lang ats Zon/en/Maan Zal Staan", "Zal Nooyt De Oranje /Kleur Vergaan", "Dit Zagik in dees /Middagston", "Jiust in het teken/ van't verbond", "Met Eerb
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plate is from the Beekman mansion, which was located on First Avenue and 51st Street; the donor is a descendant of the Beekman family. The plate depicts William, Prince of Orange, and his wife.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
22634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sauce boat
Classification:
Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3 x 6 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 7.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
creamer: landscape vignette
Object Number:
1941.69
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
22479
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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