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Preview image of work. George III Mahogany and Satinwood,  Square Piano (Pianoforte) 23693

2011.42.1

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Square Piano (Pianoforte)

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Artist

James Henry Houston

Title

Square Piano (Pianoforte)

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

late 18th century

Dimensions

31 in. x 65 1/2 in. x 23 in. (78.74 cm x 166.37 cm x 58.42 cm)

Object Type

musical instrument

Creation Place

Europe, United Kingdom, England

Medium and Support

George III Mahogany and Satinwood

Credit Line

Gift of Ira Levy and Stan Gurell

Copyright

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Accession Number

2011.42.1

Object Description

Per Christie's New York catalgue from the Wednesday, June 27, 1984 Auction : "English and Continental Furniture and Objects of Art"
With rectangular top with hinged front enclosing the keyboard with ivory keys and signed James Henry Houston no. 95 Wardover Street corner of Lomard Street, Soho, London, numbered 1693, on square tapering legs headed by reeded panels and with block sabots-66 in. (168 cm.) wide