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Pair of chairs: M.10-1961

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Walnut chairs with shallow carved open backs and solid splats, cabriole legs with shells on knees and claw and ball feet, the balloon-shaped drop-in seats covered with velvet.

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, Early#
George I
Production date: AD 1720

Components of the work

Frame composed of walnut

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.10-1961
Primary reference Number: 95954
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 May 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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