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Stool: M.11-1960

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Maker(s)

Production: Jacob, Georges

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Description

Stool with gilt wood frame and turned legs carved with neo-classical ornament; seat covered with Beauvais tapestry showing two doves drinking from a bowl.

Notes

History note: Charles Claye; his sister Miss Marjorie McInnes Claye

Legal notes

Given by Miss Marjorie McInnes Claye in accordance with the wishes of her brother Charles Claye.

Measurements and weight

Height: 45 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1960) by Claye, Marjorie McInnes

Dating

Louis XVI
18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1785

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Seat Depth 46 cm Width 45.5 cm
Legs

Materials used in production

Giltwood

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G.JACOB
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.11-1960
Primary reference Number: 77193

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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