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Armchair

Medium: Mahogany, upholstery
Place Manufactured: Mexico
Dates: 1750-1800
Dimensions: 40 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 17 3/4in. (102.2 x 64.1 x 45.1cm)
Markings: no marks
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 64.243.6
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Robert W. Dowling
Image: Group, 64.243.1_64.243.6_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Armchair. Mahogany, shaped back, scrolled crest above a pierced lace-like splat; flaring, outward scrolled armrests; shaped seat upholstered with red brocade with red floral pattern; curved skirt; front cabriole legs terminating in formalized claw and ball feet, plain curved back legs. CONDITION: Part of proper left front foot missing; armrests worn and loose; proper left side of rail back broken but is restored; proper right side back rail attached with iron hinge.

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