Armchair
This is one of several pieces made for a Parisian doctor by the name of Tissier. The tapestry covers were most likely executed at the Aubusson factory of Antoine Jorrand after Bellery-Desfontaine's designs.
Artwork Details
- Title: Armchair
- Designer: Designed by Henri-Jules-Ferdinand Bellery-Desfontaines (French, Paris 1867–1910)
- Maker: Possibly made by Gagnant
- Maker: Possibly carved by Léon-Albert Jallot (born 1874)
- Factory director: Tapestry covers possibly by Antoine Jorrand , Aubusson
- Date: ca. 1905
- Culture: French, Paris
- Medium: Walnut, brass, copper, and cotton, wool, and silk tapestry
- Dimensions: 56 1/2 x 23 3/8 x 26 in. (143.5 x 59.4 x 66.0 cm)
- Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
- Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts, 1990
- Object Number: 1990.213
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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