Cabriolet
1750-1780 (made)
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This elegant cabriolet is painted with flowers on light-coloured grounds, typical of the kind of decoration that was used in France on carriages (and furniture) in the mid-18th century. This kind of decoration is often referred to as 'Vernis Martin' because the Martin brothers were noted for such decoration on furniture in the first half of the century, although the fashion was soon copied by other makers.
The carriage is on loan to Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages, Maidston, Kent
The carriage is on loan to Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages, Maidston, Kent
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wood, carved and painted, with ironwork fittings, the seat upholstered |
| Brief description | Open carriage or cabriolet for two people, on four wheels, the body painted with flowers. French, 1750-80. |
| Physical description | Open carriage or cabriolet for two people, on four wheels, the body painted with wreaths flowers in polychrome on coloured grounds, the edges of the sides outlined with raised scrollwork. The upholstery was probably renewed in the 19th century and is now in poor condition. |
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| Credit line | Given by Messrs. J. Webb and H. Farrer |
| Object history | Given by Messrs Webb and H. Farrer. Registered File 46/2317 |
| Summary | This elegant cabriolet is painted with flowers on light-coloured grounds, typical of the kind of decoration that was used in France on carriages (and furniture) in the mid-18th century. This kind of decoration is often referred to as 'Vernis Martin' because the Martin brothers were noted for such decoration on furniture in the first half of the century, although the fashion was soon copied by other makers. The carriage is on loan to Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages, Maidston, Kent |
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| Accession number | 8397-1863 |
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| Record created | June 11, 2008 |
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