Pair of Upholstered Armchairs (Aesthetic Movement style)

Herter Brothers

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Caption

Herter Brothers (American, 1865–1905). Pair of Upholstered Armchairs (Aesthetic Movement style), ca. 1881. Mahogany, modern upholstery, a: 36 1/2 x 31 x 29 1/2 in. (92.7 x 78.7 x 74.9 cm) b: 36 x 29 x 29 1/2 in. (91.4 x 73.7 x 74.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane, 41.980.4a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

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Title

Pair of Upholstered Armchairs (Aesthetic Movement style)

Date

ca. 1881

Medium

Mahogany, modern upholstery

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

a: 36 1/2 x 31 x 29 1/2 in. (92.7 x 78.7 x 74.9 cm) b: 36 x 29 x 29 1/2 in. (91.4 x 73.7 x 74.9 cm)

Markings

Impressed on underside of flat disc-like molding, proper left rear leg: "680". Four casters impressed "70" on one side of wheel and "THE INDIA (RUBBER COMB CO.) NEW YORK" on other side of wheel.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane

Accession Number

41.980.4a-b

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