Harp

Artist/Culture Sébastian Erard

Date1811–1834

Mediumpainted and gilded bird's eye maple

Dimensions171.1 × 53.3 × 80 cm (67 3/8 × 21 × 31 1/2 in.)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Susan E. Reed Lawton

Terms

Object number1945.87

DescriptionFluted shaft terminating in a gilded capital with three standing winged female figures holding wreaths. At the base are two flying female figures with lyres. At the top on gilt plate: Sebastian Erard's Patent N 488, 18 Great Marlborough St., London; on the other side also a gilt plate: Sebastian Erar, Harp & Piano Forte Maker inordinary, to her Majesty and the Royal Family.ProvenanceMrs. Susan E. Reed Lawton

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