Armchair
1750-1760 (made)
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Carved mahogany covered with contemporary needlework over. Almost rectangular back framed by carved scrollwork, serpentine cresting rail. Stuffed over seat with slightly serpentine front rail, the apron on three sides carved with foliate scrolls centering on a shell motif. Fluted cabriole legs with cabochon ornaments on the knees, carved volute feet. The arms stuffed over, turning outwards and carvce with acanthus foliage. The rails with modern reinforcements. Needlework cover in cross stitch and tent stitch.
Object details
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| Brief description | Carved mahogany armchair raised on cabriole legs with scrolled feet with seat, back and arms upholstered in needlework, 1750-1760, English |
| Physical description | Carved mahogany covered with contemporary needlework over. Almost rectangular back framed by carved scrollwork, serpentine cresting rail. Stuffed over seat with slightly serpentine front rail, the apron on three sides carved with foliate scrolls centering on a shell motif. Fluted cabriole legs with cabochon ornaments on the knees, carved volute feet. The arms stuffed over, turning outwards and carvce with acanthus foliage. The rails with modern reinforcements. Needlework cover in cross stitch and tent stitch. |
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| Gallery label | ARMCHAIR
ENGLISH; about 1755
Mahogany, upholstered with contemporary needlework.
Claude Rotch Bequest.(1972) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by C. D. Rotch |
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| Accession number | W.50-1962 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2001 |
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