Upholstered Armchair, One of Pair
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Wood, brocade
DATES
ca. 1775
DIMENSIONS
39 x 26 1/2 x 22 in. (99.1 x 67.3 x 55.9 cm)
MARKINGS
Stamped on inner surface of back seat rails: "P. BRIZARD"
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
ACCESSION NUMBER
67.227.4b
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mrs. Ernest T. Weir
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
One of a pair of upholstered armchairs, with open arms and exposed wooden frames. Chairs upholstered in yellow moireen with polychrome floral brocade. Frames carved, gessoed and gilded. Arched back with central rosebud carving surmounting cresting; molded stiles leaf-carved at top. Bowed seat rails; also with central rosebud carving; four cabriole legs ending in scroll feet. Paris.
Condition: Good. Gesso chipped off only in a few spots; minor.
MUSEUM LOCATION
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