Title
Armchairs
Object Type
Creator
Date
1765-1770
Description
Set of four Louis XVI armchairs with a square slightly arched padded back and seat upholstered in yellow silk embroidered with elaborate flowers and vines. The frame is centered by a cartouche issuing garlands of flowers and a stylized Greek key pattern. The squared arms end in rosettes and the front seat rail is carved with ribbon tied laurel leaves, fluted legs and foliate feet.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
wood, paint, silk, gilt
Extent
Overall: 34 1/2 x 20 x 25 in. (87.6 x 50.8 x 63.5 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Nov. 11-12, 1960, Sale 1996, lot 789
Identifier
1999.907.1-.4
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