Armchair
ca. 1785 (made), 1960 (upholstering)
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This armchair (one of a pair with four plain chairs) bears the stamp of the most fashionable Paris chair-maker of the late 18th century, Georges Jacob. One of his principal patrons was Louis XVI's queen, Marie-Antoinette, and he supplied her with several similar sets to this one in the 1780s, for various French royal palaces. The history of the present set is not known, but the carved decoration -- including Cupid's bows with quivers of arrows, and wreaths of flowers -- suggests that it was made for a lady's bedroom or boudoir.
The upholstery dates from the 1960s (although the webbing under the seat may be original), but its square profile is based on the style of upholstery fashionable in late 18th-century Paris.
The upholstery dates from the 1960s (although the webbing under the seat may be original), but its square profile is based on the style of upholstery fashionable in late 18th-century Paris.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and gilt walnut, with original(?) hemp(?) close webbing, and modern striped silk top covers |
| Brief description | Armchair, one of a set of four chairs and two armchairs, carved and gilt walnut, the top rail carved with a bow and a wreath, the upholstery covered in pale blue silk damask (modern). |
| Physical description | Armchair, one of a set of four chairs and two armchairs, of carved and gilt walnut, carved decoration including cupid's bows with quivers of arrows, and wreaths of flowers. The upholstery is covered with pale blue silk damask (modern). |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
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| Summary | This armchair (one of a pair with four plain chairs) bears the stamp of the most fashionable Paris chair-maker of the late 18th century, Georges Jacob. One of his principal patrons was Louis XVI's queen, Marie-Antoinette, and he supplied her with several similar sets to this one in the 1780s, for various French royal palaces. The history of the present set is not known, but the carved decoration -- including Cupid's bows with quivers of arrows, and wreaths of flowers -- suggests that it was made for a lady's bedroom or boudoir. The upholstery dates from the 1960s (although the webbing under the seat may be original), but its square profile is based on the style of upholstery fashionable in late 18th-century Paris. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1063A-1882 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2006 |
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