Music stand
Sebastian Erard
(French, 1752–1831)
about 1810
Medium/TechniqueWood; beech, brass candleholders
DimensionsHeight x width: 119.4 cm (47 in.)
Credit LineGift of Horace Wood Brock
Accession number2010.1042
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This music stand imitating black and gold Asian lacquer was made by the renowned French instrument maker and inventor Sebastian Erard. Besides harps and pianos, the Erard firm also specialized in at least two kinds of music stands: mahogany and “japanned and gilded” like this one. This duet music stand was previously owned by Gerald Wellesley (1885–1972), 7th Duke of Wellington, whose collection of Regency furniture helped to revive interest in Thomas Hope in the early 20th century.
ProvenanceGerald Wellesley (b. 1885- d. 1972), 7th Duke of Wellington; by descent within the family; sold by the descendants of Wellesley to H. Blairman and Sons, London. About 2002, acquired on the London art market by Horace Wood Brock, New York; 2010, year-end gift of Horace Wood Brock to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 26, 2010)
about 1580–1600
about 1805
around 1690-1700
17th century
About 1720-1730