Pianoforte

Duncan Phyfe|John Geib Jr.|John Geib and Son

1810–15 · Mahogany, mahogany and rosewood veneers, satinwood, ivory, gilded gesso, brass with white pine, maple, ash · The American Wing

Instruments such as this pianoforte represent one of the most challenging and complex forms of case furniture manufactured by cabinetmakers in early-nineteenth-century New York. The casework and carving on this example is of the very best quality.

Artist

Duncan Phyfe|John Geib Jr.|John Geib and Son

Date

1810–15

Medium

Mahogany, mahogany and rosewood veneers, satinwood, ivory, gilded gesso, brass with white pine, maple, ash

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Eric M. Wunsch, 1969