Production: Unknown
Set of six mahogany chairs with open backs and pierced splats carved in the Rococo style, straight legs fluted and chamfered and an H-shaped stretcher. The splats have entwined bands, gadrooning and wave mouldings. Upholstered over the seat in burgundy coloured horsehair.
History note: Unknown before testator
Bequeathed by Louis C. G. Clarke, 1960.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa
1755
CE
-
Circa
1760
CE
Seat
composed of
horsehair fabric
Frame
composed of
mahogany
Back
Splats
Accession number: M.21A-F-1961
Primary reference Number: 95937
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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