probably ca. 1747
United Kingdom
Object qualities
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ObjectDecorative architectural elements: Staircase balustrade
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWrought iron, Prussian-blue pigment, gilding
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SizeAssembled dim: H. (approx.) 35 ft. (10.675 m); H. of stair railings 2-3 ft. (61-91.4 cm); W. between rails 12 ft. (3.66 m); W. of top of stairs 8 ft. (2.44 m); H. of tread 4 in. (10.2 cm); top rail: 36 1/2 Г— 76 Г— 3 1/2 in. (92.7 Г— 193 Г— 8.9 cm); Confirmed wt of conserved balcony railing: 185 lbs. Crated components: 4 crates: 6 x 172 x 36 in. (15.2 x 436.9 x 91.4 cm) 1 crate: 6 x 131 x 34 in. (15.2 x 332.7 x 86.4 cm) 2 crates: 37 x 78 x 22 in. (94 x 198.1 x 55.9 cm) 1 crate: 38 x 77 x 20 in. (96.5 x 195.6 x 50.8 cm) 1 crate: 35 x 50 x 22 in. (88.9 x 127 x 55.9 cm)
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Geography details
United Kingdom -
Country today
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Dateprobably ca. 1747
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Part of the grand staircase installed at Chesterfield about 1747, this belongs stylistically to the baroque tradition of ironworking.