Armchair

ca. 1905

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 556

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

Object Information

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Provenance

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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