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Chair: M.11-1970

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Chair of gessoed softwood, painted red and gilt, and upholstered in cut velvet. One of a pair with M.10-1970.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Hamilton Kerr, 1970.

Measurements and weight

Height: 115.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Venice ⪼ The Veneto ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by Kerr, Hamilton, Sir

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1800 CE

Components of the work

Seat Depth 49.5 cm Width 63 cm

Materials used in production

Gilt
Paint
Softwood
Velvet

Techniques used in production

Painting
Upholstering
Gilding

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.11-1970
Primary reference Number: 98269
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 September 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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