ARMCHAIR, ONE OF FOUR

Creator(s): Unknown (Workshop)

On view in: Pavilion

About this object

Carved arms rest in the front on the necks of eagles whose wings form further support for the arms. At back the arms join the necks of eagles facng backwards. Skirt each side being carved from a single piece of wood, has in the upperpart a rinceau, the lower part being swags of drapery. Legs end in primitive ball feet.

Object name:

ARMCHAIR, ONE OF FOUR

Made from:

Wood -- upholstery

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

early 19th Century

Size:

90.2 × 63.5 cm (35 1/2 × 25 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

32.16.3

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973