File:Pavillion NathanielEngleheart.jpg

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.

This carving is in storage at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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.

Date

ca. 1820-50 (made)

Artist/maker

Englehart, Nathaniel Brown, born 1790 - died 1869 (maker)

Dimensions

Height: 27.5 cm, Diameter: 11.5 cm of base

Object history note

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.

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

Licensing

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