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Circular pavilion and minature urn

Pavilion
ca. 1820-50 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This ivory carving by Nathaniel Brown Engleheart (1790-1869), is in the form of a pavilion with a cupola and gallery resting on six columns, with a base in the central space. It is an interesting example of turned ivory, and was donated by the grand-daughter of the artist, who was the second son of George Engleheart (1750-1829), a well-known miniature painter, and the nephew of the sculptor and wax modeller Thomas Engleheart (1745-1809). The family originated in Germany.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCircular pavilion and minature urn (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Ivory
Brief description
Pavilion, turned ivory circular, by Nathaniel Brown Engleheart, Britian, ca. 1820-50
Physical description
Circular pavilion in turned ivory, in the form of a cupola and gallery resting on six columns, with a base in the central space. A turned urn is in the centre. The lantern and upper section of the dome are separately made in three pieces screwed together. The six octagonal columns at the base are fixed in with ivory pegs under the base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.5cm
  • Of base diameter: 11.5cm
Object history
Given by Mrs C.M Sprott, the grand-daughter of the artist, who was the second son of George Engleheart, the miniature painter, in 1936.
Subject depicted
Summary
This ivory carving by Nathaniel Brown Engleheart (1790-1869), is in the form of a pavilion with a cupola and gallery resting on six columns, with a base in the central space. It is an interesting example of turned ivory, and was donated by the grand-daughter of the artist, who was the second son of George Engleheart (1750-1829), a well-known miniature painter, and the nephew of the sculptor and wax modeller Thomas Engleheart (1745-1809). The family originated in Germany.
Associated object
Bibliographic references
  • Review [1911-1938], Victoria & Albert Museum. Review of the Principal Acquisitions during the Year, London, 1936, p. 3
  • Trusted, Marjorie, Baroque & Later Ivories, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 2013, cat. no. 158
Collection
Accession number
A.10-1936

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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