Armchair
late 16th century (made)
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Armchair of carved oak, inlaid with marble plaques surrounded by dark banding. The uprights of the back are joined at the top by a deep rail of irregular outline finely carved in low relief with scrollwork and leafy designs and inlaid with a marble plaque. It has two turned drops. The arms which terminate in ram's heads are carved with leaves. The framework below the seat is ornamented with two grotesque figures in low relief and is inlaid with a marble plaque. The front legs are column shaped. There are four plain stretchers.
Crest integral with top rail
Replacement parts
All rails (except front?) and all stretchers; back plank of seat, brackets below rear panel
Rear stiles repaired at feet with spliced in sections
Prosaic quality of the carving and incised lines might cast suspicion on the back panel.
Fast growth oak?
The banding around the marble plaques looks suspect, and the marble plaques themselves could also be additions. Overall this chair should be considered cautiously in terms of its integrity. There must be a suspicion that it was created in the 19th century.
The Frick chair 16588 similar in form 'completely reconstructed using old and new elements'. Note the appearance of similar chairs in 16th century illustrations, eg Thirion p.138
Crest integral with top rail
Replacement parts
All rails (except front?) and all stretchers; back plank of seat, brackets below rear panel
Rear stiles repaired at feet with spliced in sections
Prosaic quality of the carving and incised lines might cast suspicion on the back panel.
Fast growth oak?
The banding around the marble plaques looks suspect, and the marble plaques themselves could also be additions. Overall this chair should be considered cautiously in terms of its integrity. There must be a suspicion that it was created in the 19th century.
The Frick chair 16588 similar in form 'completely reconstructed using old and new elements'. Note the appearance of similar chairs in 16th century illustrations, eg Thirion p.138
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Oak, carved, with marble panels |
Physical description | Armchair of carved oak, inlaid with marble plaques surrounded by dark banding. The uprights of the back are joined at the top by a deep rail of irregular outline finely carved in low relief with scrollwork and leafy designs and inlaid with a marble plaque. It has two turned drops. The arms which terminate in ram's heads are carved with leaves. The framework below the seat is ornamented with two grotesque figures in low relief and is inlaid with a marble plaque. The front legs are column shaped. There are four plain stretchers. Crest integral with top rail Replacement parts All rails (except front?) and all stretchers; back plank of seat, brackets below rear panel Rear stiles repaired at feet with spliced in sections Prosaic quality of the carving and incised lines might cast suspicion on the back panel. Fast growth oak? The banding around the marble plaques looks suspect, and the marble plaques themselves could also be additions. Overall this chair should be considered cautiously in terms of its integrity. There must be a suspicion that it was created in the 19th century. The Frick chair 16588 similar in form 'completely reconstructed using old and new elements'. Note the appearance of similar chairs in 16th century illustrations, eg Thirion p.138 |
Dimensions | 110 x 59.5 x 46 x 54cm |
Credit line | Bequeathed by George Salting |
Object history | Acquired with a seat cushion covered in red velvet, which was missing by 1967. |
Production | heavily restored, probably in the late 19th century |
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Accession number | W.214-1910 |
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Record created | March 19, 2007 |
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