Trauffer (attributed to a member of the family). Bench, ca. 1895. Wood, glass, 33 x 54 1/2 x 17 in. (83.8 x 138.4 x 43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman, 1990.230.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1990.230.3.jpg)
Trauffer (attributed to a member of the family). Bench, ca. 1895. Wood, glass, 33 x 54 1/2 x 17 in. (83.8 x 138.4 x 43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman, 1990.230.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1990.230.3_bw.jpg)
Bench
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Wood, glass
DATES
ca. 1895
DIMENSIONS
33 x 54 1/2 x 17 in. (83.8 x 138.4 x 43.2 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
no marks
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1990.230.3
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Bench: Wood and glass. Realistically carved dark stained standing adult bears with open-mouthed heads turned up and towards front support rectangular three-plank seat illusionistically carved with wood grain and knots. Scrolling openwork arms as tree members. Arched open-work back also as scrolling tree members with oak leaves and acorn clusters centering open-work oval with full-face bear with out-stretched arms, head facing to proper right. Back central rectangular leg carved as tree member. All bears with inset amber and black glass eyes.
CONDITION - Very good condition. Minor wear and scratches to seat top and back.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Trauffer (attributed to a member of the family). Bench, ca. 1895. Wood, glass, 33 x 54 1/2 x 17 in. (83.8 x 138.4 x 43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Newman, 1990.230.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1990.230.3.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.1990.230.3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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