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Harp

Harp of ebonised or painted wood, with carved and gilt decoration. This harp is in the neo-classical style and is decorated with flowers, trophies of musical instruments and pendant swags. Unusually, this neo-classical style is mixed with the chinoiserie, or oriental, style, with coloured lacquers.
Size: Height: 160 cm.

Artist / Maker: P. Krupp a Paris

School: French

Place: Paris

Object Type: harp

Period: Louis XV

Actual Date: c.1750

Century: 18th century

Materials: Gilt, Ebonised wood, Lacquer

Museum Accession Number: Founders/M.Instr.11