Circular pavilion and minature urn
Pavilion
ca. 1820-50 (made)
ca. 1820-50 (made)
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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.
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Title | Circular 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Accession number | A.10-1936 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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