JOHN MORLEY (born 1942)
FRENCH SCHOOL (18th Century )

John Morley Harpsichord Double manual (1 England)

John Morley Harpsichord Double manual (England)

Item Stock Code

3281

Item Medium Description

Wood, paint, phosphor bronze, gold

Item Signed, Inscribed, Dated Details

Johannes Morley Londini Fecit

European Dimensions

96.00 cm wide 95.00 cm high 235.00 cm deep

UK/USA Converted Dimensions

37.80 inches wide 37.40 inches high 92.52 inches deep

Current Item Condition

Lovely, with gold banding on outside of case

Item Description / Dealer Expertise

John Morley double manual harpsichord after the 1769 Taskin in the Russell collection. F-F transposing keyboard, pearwood jacks, delrin plectra 2 x 8', 1 x 4' + buff, painted case, black exterior and cream interior No.3281 NEW

Pascal Taskin born Theux near Verviers worked with and studied under Blanchet in Paris, France, within months of the death of his master Taskin married his widow and took over the running of the business.

Our instrument is made closely following the drawings of the "1769" Taskin in the Edinburgh collection.

An instrument with a very exciting sound

Made in London, England

MORLEY

Type	Artist/Maker
Country of origin	England
Born	1942

In the grounds of his Suffolk cottage John Morley has, for over thirty years, cultivated one of the most extraordinary gardens. Through his deep knowledge of his subject he has lovingly seeded, planted, labelled and grown an astounding variety of plants and many rare species, including auriculas, fritillaries and over three hundred varieties of snowdrop. Like his friend, the late Cedric Morris (1889–1982), and John Nash (1893–1977) these have become a natural subject matter for his paintings.

Author Nicholas Usherwood wrote that: ‘An artist paints a picture first of all to make clear something to himself, only then may that clarity reveal itself to others as well.’ Meditating upon one of these textural paintings of flowers, berries and vegetables, it is not hard to sense this ‘clarity’ – the artist’s deep connection with his subject.

Delicately lit, set within a Grecian-style alcove, or vibrant and blooming forth from a plant pot ‘pedestal’, each of these vegetables is elevated beyond the ‘everyday’ and transformed into revered and mystical objects. As author Ian Collins explains: ‘Morley is a painter who is true to himself and it is this integrity combined with rare technical skill which makes his paintings so beguiling and memorable.’

FRENCH SCHOOL

Type	School/Factory
Country of origin	France
Born	1700
Died	1799

Guide Price

gbp 30992.00 (Pound Sterling)

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Robert Morley & Co Ltd

Robert Morley & Co Ltd
34 Engate Street
London
SE13 7HA
England

Open: Open Monday-Saturday 9.30-5 excluding bank holidays

Contacts:	Julia Morley, John Morley
Telephone:	+44 (0)20-8318 5838
Website:	www.morleypianos.com

We are members of:

BRITISH ANTIQUE DEALERS' ASSOCIATION

Established: 1881

We deal in:

Musical instruments, specialising in pianos, square upright and grand; harpsichords; early keyboard instruments; harps; repair and restoration

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