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Armchair (one of a set of four)

Factory Tapestry woven at Aubusson
18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Armchair (one of a set of four)
  • Factory: Tapestry woven at Aubusson (Manufacture Royale, est. 1665: Manufacture, ca. 1812–present day)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Carved walnut, covered in Aubusson tapestry
  • Dimensions: Overall: 41 3/4 × 27 5/8 × 22 in. (106 × 70.2 × 55.9 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Angelika Wertheim Frink, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.66.3
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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