ARMCHAIR, ONE OF FOUR

Creator(s): Unknown (Workshop)

On view in: Pavilion

About this object

Carved from a single piece of wood, the front and back legs and supports of this Empire chair terminate in gilded eagle's heads that attach to the arm-rests. Carved and gilded feathers decorate the arms and back supports down to the chair rail, where they transition into a carved leg that ends in ball-and-claw feet. The chair rail ornament - a scrolling leaf-and-vine pattern created from a separate wooden piece - has been applied to the rail. A skirt of wood has been carved to imitate drapery with swags and a gilded fringe at the edge. Except for the eagles' heads and feathers, the chair's wooden parts are painted a cream color with gilded borders.

Object name:

ARMCHAIR, ONE OF FOUR

Made from:

Painted wood -- varnished silver leaf -- silk

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

early 19th Century

Size:

90.2 x 63.5 cm (35 1/2 x 25 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

32.16.4

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973