Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchairs (2)
Object Number:
1952.390a-b
Date:
1750-1775
Medium:
Beech, poplar, textile
Dimensions:
each approx.: 38 3/4 x 29 x 26 in. ( 98.4 x 73.7 x 66 cm )
Description:
Pair of beech Louis XV armchairs ("fauteuils"); medallion-shaped back with rosette carved crest rail; open serpentine arms on molded serpentine arm supports; wide U-shaped seat with serpentine front edge upholstered over the rail with green and gold damask; upholstery also on back and arms; carved knees and skirt with cabriole legs.
Gallery Label:
These chairs were owned in New York by a member of the Gallatin family, possibly Albert Gallatin (1761-1849), who served as United States minister to France from 1816 to 1823.
Credit Line:
Bequest of A. E. Gallatin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
