Pianoforte

Works attributed to John Geib Jr.
Case attributed to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe American, born Scotland
Patentee Patented by John Geib and Son American
1810–15
On View Gallery
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pianoforte
  • Maker: Works attributed to John Geib Jr.
  • Maker: Case attributed to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe (American (born Scotland), near Lock Fannich, Ross-Shire, Scotland 1768/1770–1854 New York)
  • Patentee: Patented by John Geib and Son (1804–15)
  • Date: 1810–15
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Mahogany, mahogany and rosewood veneers, satinwood, ivory, gilded gesso, brass with white pine, maple, ash
  • Dimensions: 35 1/2 x 72 x 30 in. (90.2 x 182.9 x 76.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Eric M. Wunsch, 1969
  • Object Number: 69.259
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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