Pianoforte

Works attributed to John Geib Jr.
Case attributed to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe American, born Scotland
 Patented by John Geib and Son American

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Instruments such as this pianoforte represent one of the most challenging and complex forms of case furniture manufactured by cabinetmakers in early-nineteenth-century New York. The casework and carving on this example is of the very best quality.

Pianoforte, Works attributed to John Geib Jr., Mahogany, mahogany and rosewood veneers, satinwood, ivory, gilded gesso, brass with white pine, maple, ash, American

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