1. The River at Concord,
1915. Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (American, 1871–1927). Oil on canvas
2. The Meet,
about 1914. Martin Mower (American, 1870–1960). Pastel on canvas
3. Box.
Japanese, early 19th century. Lacquer
4. Stand.
English, 19th century. Mahogany
5. Casts of medallions for the Boston Public Library,
1903–1916. John S. Sargent (American, 1856–1925). Plaster
6. Leather panel.
Modern reproduction of a 16th century Florentine original. Tooled, painted, and gilded
7. Reclining Armchair.
Italian, Venice, about 1800. Cherry
8. Tray Table.
Italian, Venice, 1750–1799. Painted wood
On the tray:
- Three Coffee Cup Holders (Zarfs), Turkish, 19th century. Silver
- Box, Indian, 19th century. Silver
- Tobacco Box, Korean, early 19th century. Silver
- Vessel, Chinese, mid 19th century. Brass
9. Moonrise,
1884. Dennis Miller Bunker (American, 1861–1890). Pastel on paper
10. Peonies,
about 1913. Wilton Lockwood (American, 1861–1914). Oil on canvas
11. A Japanese Tea-House,
1891. Ralph Wormeley Curtis (American, 1854–1922). Watercolor on paper
12. Matthew Stewart Prichard,
1905. John Briggs Potter (American, 1864–1949). Pen and watercolor on paper
13. Writing Desk with Two Side Cupboards.
Italian, Venice, 1750–1799. Painted walnut and pine
On the desk (left to right):
- Lamp, Chinese, 19th century. Glazed ceramic
- Notre Dame de Rheims, La Chapelle Absidiale, 1913. Adrian Sénéchal (French, 1896–1974). Photographic reproduction of watercolor
- Four-Tiered Box. Chinese, 19th century. Lacquer
- Salt Shaker. Chinese, mid 19th century. Cloisonné enamel
- Mosaic: Torcello, Italian, Venice, 19th century. Slate with multi-colored stones
- Hand Mirror. Dutch, 1852–1859. Silver
- Bowl. Indian, 19th century. Brass
- Two Cigarette Boxes. Japanese, late 19th century. Lacquer with eggshells
- Candlesticks. Italian, Venice, 18th century. Silver
- Inkstand with a Man’s Bust. English, late 18th century. Creamware with a photograph of Isabella Gardner
- Covered Jar, late 19th–early 20th century. Mona Freer (active Boston, late 19th–early 20th century). Glazed ceramic
- Portfolio. Italian, Venice, 19th century. Gilded parchment
- Magnifying Glass. European, 19th century. Wood, gilded leather, glass
- Box. Japanese, early 19th century, Lacquer
- Page Turner, late 19th–early 20th century. Ivory
- Box. Japanese, late 19th century. Ivory with gold lacquer
- Square Bottle, Dutch, 18th century. Glass and pewter with enamel
- Tray. Indian, Moradabad, about 1880. Brass, tin, and lacquer
On the tray:
- Sarcophagus for a Serpent. Egyptian, 9th century BC–4th century BC. Cast bronze
- Box. East Indian, 19th century. Silver filigree
- Scarab. Egyptian, 1550 BC–1070 BC. Alabaster
- Sword Guard. Japanese, 18th century. Iron with brass inlay
- Box. Indian, 19th century. Wood inlaid with ivory
- Scissors, 19th century. Bartolomeo Terzano (active Campobasso, Italy, 19th century). Steel
- Box. Indian, 19th century. Punched and hammered silver
14. Side Chair.
Italian, 1750–1800. Wood
15. Inlaid Night Stand.
Italian, 1750–1800. Poplar veneered with mahogany
On top:
- Candelabra. English, Sheffield, early 19th century. Sheffield plate.
- Candle Snuffer and Tray, about 1817. William Bell (active London, 1816–1817). Silver
- Card Tray and Snuffer. English, 19th century. Silver plated
16. Side Chair.
English, 19th century. Wood
Hanging on the chair:
- Basket. American, 19th century. Split oak
17. The Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute, Venice,
1892–1894. Francis Hopkinson Smith (American, 1838–1915). Gouache and pencil on card
18. Newport Canal, Shropshire,
19th century. Sarah Wyman Whitman (American, 1842–1904). Pastel on paper
19. Fan Design: La Maladetta,
1922–1923. Louis Kronberg (American, 1872–1965). Pastel on paper
20. Flowerpot.
Chinese, 1723–1735. Glazed porcelain with enamel paint
21. Semi-Circular Table.
English, 18th century. Mahogany with pine inlaid
1. Porpoises,
about 1916. Charles Herbert Woodbury (American, 1864–1940). Watercolor on paper
2. A Woman in a Lane,
1907. Dodge Macknight (American, 1860–1950). Watercolor on paper
3. Back to Back,
1913. Louis Kronberg (American, 1872–1965). Watercolor on paper
4. The Grand Canal, Venice,
1914. Louis Kronberg. Watercolor on paper
5. Tip-Top Table.
Japanese, mid 19th century. Lacquer inlaid with mother of pearl
6. Armchair.
Style of Thomas Chippendale, English, 1740–1760. Mahogany
7. Towering Castles, Grand Canyon,
1914. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
8. The Basin, Shelburne,
1910. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
9. Gladioli,
1915. Sara Choate Sears (American, 1858–1935). Pastel on paper
10. A Girl of Nabeul,
1921. Caleb Arnold Slade (American, 1882–1961). Oil on paper
11. Tip-Top Table.
Japanese, mid 19th century. Lacquer inlaid with mother of pearl
12. Saint Anthony.
Italian, 16th or 17th century. Wood engraving block
13. Pair of Cases.
Japanese, early 19th century. Lacquer with gilt metal mountings
14. Mrs. Gardner in White,
1922. John S. Sargent (American, 1856–1925). Photographic reproduction of watercolor
15. Rio di San Salvatore, Venice,
1906–11. John S. Sargent. Photographic reproduction of watercolor
16. Mirror.
Italian, Venice, mid 18th century. Painted and gilded wood
17. Maria de Acosta Sargent,
1915. Anna Coleman Ladd (American 1878–1939). Bronze
18. Pair of Cupids with holy water containers.
Italian, 19th century. Silver
19. A Gateway in Tunis,
1921. Caleb Arnold Slade (American, 1882–1961). Oil on paper
20. Bookmark or Badge.
French, about 1916. Photographic reproduction of a linen textile embroidered with silk
21. Thomas Whittemore,
1922. John S. Sargent. Photographic reproduction of a charcoal drawing
22. A Road in Winter, Cape Cod,
1901–4. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
23. Fan Design: Coppelia,
1911. Louis Kronberg. Pastel on paper
24. Decanter.
Scottish, 19th century. Cut glass
25. Along the Stream, Valserres,
1894–95. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
1. Along the Stream, Valserres,
1894–95. Dodge Macknight (American 1860–1950). Watercolor on paper
2. The Pirouette,
1904. Louis Kronberg (American, 1872–1965). Oil on paper
3. Landscape.
Chinese, mid-19th century. Soapstone painted in sepia
4. The Fountain,
1918. Martin Mower (American 1870–1960). Watercolor on paper
5. Casket.
German, 17th–18th century. Cast and painted metal
6. Writing Table.
Italian, 19th century. Mahogany and satinwood
7. Almond Trees, Valserres,
1894–95. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
8. Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’s Portrait of Luigi Cherubini,
1922. Carbon print
9. A Ballerina,
1880. Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917). Photographic reproduction of chalk and pastel on paper
10. The Bridge.
Dutch, 17th century. Ink and pencil on paper
11. Cast of a medallion for the Boston Public Library,
1903–1916. John S. Sargent (American, 1856–1925). Plaster
12. A Lane Through an Orange Grove, Orihuela,
1904. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
13. In A Turkish Garden,
1910. William Bruce Ellis Ranken (Scottish, 1881–1941). Watercolor on paper
14. John Singer Sargent,
1922. After Alexander James (American, 1890–1946). Photographic reproduction of a drawing
15. Commode.
Italian, Venice, mid 18th century. Painted and varnished pine
On the commode:
A mixture of travel souvenirs and gifts from friends, including
- Bottles with Egyptian Sand, 1875
- Avalon Tile, 20th century. Henry Chapman Mercer (American, 1856–1930). Glazed ceramic
- Covered Rose Jar, about 1923. Anita Manson Linzee (American, 1866–1931). Glazed ceramic
- Green Dog, about 1921 and Hexagonal Box, 1921. Frances Curtis (American, 1867–1957). Glazed ceramics
16. The Parrot,
1915. E. Newell Marshall (American, 1871–1897). Watercolor on paper
17. Souvenir of Faust,
1915. Louis Kronberg (American, 1872–1965). Photographic reproduction of watercolor
18. The Pool, Shelburne (New Hampshire),
1914. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
19. Villa Sylvia, Saint Jean-sur-mer,
1923. Sylvia Curtis Steinert (American 1899–1972). Watercolor on paper
20. Nasturtiums at Fenway Court,
1919. Arthur Pope (American 1880–1974). Oil on canvas
21. The Long Gallery, Fenway Court,
1922–23. Martin Mower (American, 1870–1960). Watercolor on paper
22. Tip-Top Table.
Italian, Veneto, mid 18th century. Painted and gilded pine
23. A Little Girl of Douarnenez,
1889. Dodge Macknight. Pastel on paper
24. The Road to Córdoba, Mexico,
1907. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
25. Beaulieu-sur-Mer,
19th–early 20th century. Hercules Brabazon (English, 1821–1906). Watercolor and pastel on paper
26. William and Mary Corner Desk.
English, 19th–20th century. Wood
27. Incense Burner in the shape of a persimmon.
Japanese, early 19th century. Bronze
1. A Little Girl of Douarnenez,
1889. Dodge Macknight (American, 1860–1950). Pastel on paper
2. The Road to Córdoba, Mexico,
1907. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
3. Beaulieu-sur-Mer,
19th–early 20th century. Hercules Brabazon (English, 1821–1906). Watercolor and pastel on paper
4. Tip-Top Table.
Italian, Veneto, mid 18th century. Painted and gilded pine
5. Cast of a Medallion for the Boston Public Library,
1903–1916. John S. Sargent (American, 1856–1925). Plaster
6. Leather panel.
Modern reproduction of a 16th century Florentine original. Tooled, painted, and gilded
7. Aeolian Harp.
American, Boston, 1906. Wood
8. William and Mary Corner Desk.
English, 19th–20th century. Wood
9. Incense Burner in the shape of a persimmon.
Japanese, early 19th century. Bronze
10. Venice,
1886. Paul Tilton (American, 1859–1917). Oil on wood panel
11. A Venetian Lagoon,
1880–89. Pietro Fragiacomo (Italian, 1856–1922). Oil on panel
12. The Dead Lion,
about 1890–95. Raphaele Mainella (Italian, 1858–1942). Photographic reproduction of watercolor
13. Side Chair.
English, 19th century. Wood
14. Basket.
Japanese, 19th century. Bamboo
15. Pair of Candlesticks.
Italian, Venice, early 20th century. Glass
16. Mirror.
Italian, Venice, 1775–1800. Painted and gilded wood
17. Console Table.
Italian, Venice, 1775–1800. Painted and gilded wood
18. Diana,
1921. Paul Manship (American, 1885–1966). Bronze
19. Ostrich Egg,
19th–20th century
20. Wall Clock.
Japanese, 18th century. Wood with lacquer; brass movement
21. Fisherman’s Float.
Mexican, 19th–20th century. Glass and net
22. The Bay, Belle-Île,
1890. Dodge Macknight. Watercolor on paper
23. The Lagoon, Venice,
1885. John Henry Twachtman (American, 1853–1902). Photographic reproduction of a pastel drawing
24. Santa Maria Dei Gesuati, Venice,
1903–4. John S. Sargent. Photographic reproduction of a watercolor
25. Settee.
Italian, Piedmont, late 18th century. Painted walnut, cane
26. Peonies,
about 1919. Denman Waldo Ross (American, 1853–1935). Oil on canvas
27. A View of Popocatépetil from Cuantla,
1923. Denman Waldo Ross. Watercolor on paper
28. Miniature Galleon.
European, 19th century. Carved wood with gilded gesso (with wax fruit inside)
29. Oblong Box.
Japanese, about 1870. Lacquer
30. Cupboard.
American, 19th–early 20th century. Black walnut
31. The River at Concord,
1915. Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (American, 1871–1927). Oil on canvas
32. The Meet,
about 1914. Martin Mower (American, 1870–1960). Pastel on canvas
33. Box.
Japanese, early 19th century. Lacquer
34. Stand.
English, 19th century. Mahogany