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Chair: M.11-1961

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Current Location: Gallery 8

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Production: Unknown

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Walnut chair. Hoop back with shell, a shell hipped onto the shaped seat and rail, with carved splat. The cabriole legs are carved with acanthus ornament. On claw and ball feet at the front, while the back legs are shaped and end in square feet.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Louis C. G. Clarke, 1960.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, Early
Circa 1700 - Circa 1725

Components of the work

Frame composed of walnut

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.11-1961
Primary reference Number: 77194

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 13 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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