American. <em>Couch</em>, ca. 1810. Wood, lacquer, gold leaf and bronze mounts, 32 13/16 x 21 1/4 x 37 5/8 in. (83.3 x 54 x 95.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles Montgomery, 45.173.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.173.1_side_bw.jpg)

Couch

Artist:American

Medium: Wood, lacquer, gold leaf and bronze mounts

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Dates:ca. 1810

Dimensions: 32 13/16 x 21 1/4 x 37 5/8 in. (83.3 x 54 x 95.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 45.173.1

Image: 45.173.1_side_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Settee, Stenciled decoration on red lacquer with gold leaf and bronze applique decorations, rush seat. Rectangular shaped with saber shaped legs raised on gilt spheres. Scrolled back and footrest; back higher than footrest. At back one long downward curving arm that ends in scroll raised on gilt sphere. Condition: gold leaf missing on skirt, rosettes missing on back scroll and feet.

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