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Armchair

• Maker: Attributed to George Jacob Hunzinger, American, born Germany, 1835-1898
• Medium: Wood, leather
• Place Made: New York, New York, USA
• Dates: 1890s
• Dimensions: 43 1/4 x 26 x 25 1/4 in. (109.8 x 66.0 x 64.1 cm)
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
• Accession Number: 1996.38a-b
• Credit Line: Gift of Norman Mizuno and Alan J. Davidson in memory of Shinko Takeda, Kazu Takeda, Miyo Takeda and Yoshi Takeda
• Image: Overall, 1996.38a-b_view2_bw_IMLS.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
Attributed to George Jacob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835-1898). Armchair, 1890s. Wood, leather, 43 1/4 x 26 x 25 1/4 in. (109.8 x 66.0 x 64.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Norman Mizuno and Alan J. Davidson in memory of Shinko Takeda, Kazu Takeda, Miyo Takeda and Yoshi Takeda, 1996.38a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1996.38a-b_view2_bw_IMLS.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Armchair, wood and original impressed leather upholstery, with removable backrest. Balloon-shaped back composed of spheres alternating with short dowel segments connected by patented continuous wire that runs through the middle of each section; five upright back splat spindles with undulating contour; removable rectangular backrest in original leather with stippled headrest and standing Egyptian style figure below supporting urn on her head; shield shape seat in original leather with impressed concentric circle motifs; bowed horizontal armrests in original leather terminate in spheres; front legs, splayed back legs, and square stretcher system all composed of same alternating spheres and dowels. CCONDITION - Very good original condition; some wear to original leather, especially on armrests.