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Armchair

ca. 1550 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Italy (made)

Chair of carved oak, folding; the top bar at the back carved with figures of dolphins supporting a shild of arms


Object details

Category
Furniture
Object type
Armchair
Materials and techniques
oak?, carved
Oak
Carving
Brief description
Folding armchair of carved wood; Italian, ca.1550
Physical description
Chair of carved oak, folding; the top bar at the back carved with figures of dolphins supporting a shild of arms
Dimensions
  • Height: 32in
  • Width: 24in
Gallery label
Label text c.1930 while displayed in Tapestry Court: North-West Block. East Side. [gallery 44 ‘East Central Court’ c.1909-1952] FOLDING-CHAIR. Carved walnut. An achievement of the Arms of Maffei di Roma. ROMAN; early 16th century. Formerly in the Soulages Collection. 7184-1860. (1930)
Object history
Bought (Soulages collection) £15
Subjects depicted
Animals
Dolphin
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
7184-1860

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Record createdMay 11, 2007
Record URL
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