Unidentified woman
Classification:
Date:
Mid-19th century
Medium:
White marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 46 x 16 x 13 1/2 in. ( 116.8 x 40.6 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Neo-classical full length sculpture with floral wreath draped on left wrist and the forefinger of right hand resting on chin
Credit Line:
Gift from an unidentified source
Object Number:
X.467
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
29901
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified man
Classification:
Date:
Mid-19th century
Medium:
Painted plaster
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 31.1 x 27.3 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Bas-relief portrait
Object Number:
X.81
Marks:
signed: under relief: "T. D. Jones Sculptor"
inscribed: on back in red paint: "S-107" [old N-YHS cat #]
Gallery Label:
It has been suggested that the subject may be William Maxwell Evarts (1818-1901), the New York lawyer and statesman.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
29899
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Arthur Garfield (?)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Off-white painted plaster
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 27.3 x 24.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Bas-relief portrait
Object Number:
X.80
Marks:
signed: under bas-relief in front: "T. D. Jones Sculptor"
inscribed: on back in red paint and also in pencil: "S-106" [old N-YHS cat #]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
29898
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Henry Clay (1777-1852)
Classification:
Date:
1835-1840
Medium:
Painted and overpainted plaster
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. ( 47 x 34.3 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Portrait bust
Object Number:
X.77
Marks:
signed: back of bust: "M. Pruden from J. T. Hart"
Gallery Label:
This is one of the first sculptures executed by Hart.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
29897
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1848
Medium:
White painted plaster with black wood frame
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 6 in. ( 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Bas-relief portrait
Object Number:
X.75
Marks:
signed: below relief: "S Ellis"
typed label: on back: "Model of the Head of Gilbert Stuart for the American Art Union Medal for the year 1848. Modeled from a bust taken from life by Browere by Ellis"
inscribed: frame top in red paint: "S-87" [old N-
Gallery Label:
Ellis, who was active in New York from 1842 to 1864, specialized in bas-releif portrait medallions such as this. He based this bas-relief on a bust taken from life by John H. I. Browere. Ellis's work was the model for the American Art Union medal issued in bronze in 1848 and reproduced as the frontispiece to the "Transactions" of 1848. When the Art-Union disbanded, among the several pieces it gave to the Society was the die for the Stuart medal, which also bore Ellis's signature.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
29861
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
John Pintard (1759-1844)
Classification:
Date:
1857
Medium:
Plaster and wood frame
Dimensions:
diameter: 7 1/4 in. ( 18.4 cm )
Description:
Bas-relief portrait
Object Number:
X.41
Marks:
brass nameplate: on front: "JOHN PINTARD"
Gallery Label:
This bas-relief portrait of John Pintard, founder of The New-York Historical Society, is the plaster model for the medal struck to commemorate the opening of the Society's building on Second Avenue at Eleventh Street.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1857
eMuseum Object ID:
29853
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Henry Hudson Monument
Classification:
Date:
1909
Medium:
Plaster painted dark brown to simulate bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 44.5 x 22.2 x 19 cm )
Description:
Historical Monument model
Credit Line:
Gift from an unidentified source
Object Number:
X.121
Marks:
label: green label on the bottom of the base: "220"
inscised: bottom of base: "11"
Gallery Label:
Monument erected at 72nd Street and Riverside Park by Colonial Dames of America to commemorate the discoveries of Henry Hudson.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
29816
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Classification:
Date:
1915
Medium:
Bronzed "Alvastone" on wood base
Dimensions:
base: 9 7/8 in. ( 25.1 cm )
Description:
Portrait (full-length): Bronzed "Alvastone" reproduction published by Alva Studios, Inc. after Daniel Chester French; statuette represents the final sketch made by French for the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alva Studios, Inc.
Object Number:
1959.68
Marks:
Signature: on back: "D.C. French"
Date: on back: "June 1915"
Inscription: on back: "Copyright Alva Studios"
Provenance:
Alva Studios, Inc.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
29774
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Black Magi
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
Polychrome painted wood with metal parts
Dimensions:
Overall: 37 1/8 x 12 x 7 in. ( 94.3 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Religious figure, possibly representing one of the three kings because figure shown wearing a crown and carrying gift. Possibly African-American
Credit Line:
Gift from an unidentified source
Object Number:
INV.15030
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
29767
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified woman
Classification:
Date:
1960
Medium:
Dark brown patinated bronze worked from clay model with black marble base
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. ( 59.7 x 41.9 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Portrait bust: Woman with her hair styled in a bun.
Credit Line:
Gift from an unidentified source
Object Number:
INV.15012
Marks:
signed: under proper left shoulder: "BOLD '60"
inscribed: on back of proper left shoulder: "MODERN ART FDRY N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
29764
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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