Highlights of the Dunimarle Collection

A selection of fine and decorative art at Duff House.

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Ginger jar

This 18th century ginger jar was altered in the 19th century to include the metal embellishments now seen.

Object number DC474

Time Period: 18th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Jar

Plate

This 19th century Chinese 'famille rose' plate shows the fine details of hibiscus and carnations or peony flowers that were commonly used decorative items both at home and for export.

Object number DC476a

Time Period: 19th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Plate

Invitation to the coronation of George IV

This is an invitation for Magdalene Erskine to the coronation of George IV on 19 July 1821.

Object number DC274a

Time Period: 19th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Invitation card

Giltwood carved chair

This chair is part of the suite of giltwood furniture given by Napoleon to his uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch, Archbishop of Paris and Lyon.

Object number DC283a

Time Period: 18th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Chair

Painted glass panel

This painted glass panel is one of a series of 16th and 17th century Swiss painted glass.

Object number DC325

Time Period: 16th century, Post-medieval

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Stained glass/Glass

Miniature painting of Sir William Erskine 1729 - 1795

This miniature painting by George Engleheart (1753-1829), shows Sir William Erskine as Colonel of the 26th Foot.

Object number DC147

Time Period: 18th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Painting

Painting: Landscape with Travellers and Shepherds

An oil painting by Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668).

Object number DC103

Time Period: 17th century, Post-medieval

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Painting

Painting: An Army Encampment

Oil painting by Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668) titled ‘An Army Encampment’.

Object number DC104

Time Period: 17th century, Post-medieval

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Painting

Painting: Woodland Landscape

This oil painting is by the Dutch landscape painter Meindert Hobbema (1638–1709).

Object number DC128

Time Period: 17th century, Post-medieval

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Painting

Hexagonal garden seat

One of a pair of 18th century Chinese Canton ‘famille rose’ garden seats.

Object number DC485

Time Period: 18th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Stool/Chair

Strasbourg tureen and cover

This naturalistic boars head is an 18th century ceramic soup tureen (serving dish) and cover.

Object number DC490

Time Period: 18th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Tureen

Terracotta baluster vase

A terracotta baluster vase, carved with women and cupids on a white marble turned base.

Object number DC544

Time Period: 19th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Vase

Frog-shaped flower holder

One of the most remarkable and charming pieces on display at Duff House, this frog-shaped flower holder was probably made in Chingtechen, China – the original and largest porcelain production centre.

Object number DC475

Time Period: 18th century, Modern

Property Information: Duff House

Object type: Vase

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