Title
Side chairs
Object Type
Creator
Date
ca. 1780
Description
Pair of side chairs with shield-shaped back centering a carved and pierced splat with foliated and fluted urn devices above pendant carved bell flowers; The serpentine seat continuing to molded square tapering legs with recessed stretchers. The seats are upholstered in flowered striped silk brocade.
Cultural Origin
American - Providence, Rhode Island
Medium
mahogany, silk, brass
Extent
Overall: 39 x 21 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (99.1 x 54 x 47 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke- Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, October 21, 1971, Sale 3422, lot 79
Identifier
1999.399.1-.2
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