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Armchair: M.19E-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Chair with open shield back carved with caduceus motif and dark green upholstered seat. Splats formed with interlaced bands, with shaped seat rails.
One of a set of four single chairs (M.19A-D-1961) and two armchairs (M.19E-F-1961).

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Louis C. G. Clarke, 1960.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1775 - Circa 1785

School or Style

Neoclassical

Techniques used in production

Upholstering
Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.19E-1961
Primary reference Number: 77231
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 30 September 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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