Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
1879
1971.104
Oil on linen
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Figural Group, Man and Woman Playing Instruments
Object name
Figural Group, Man and Woman Playing Instruments
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
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.