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Pair of Hall Chairs

A work made of frames: gilt gesso on beechwood; backs and seats: lacquered and gilt chinese softwood.
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  • A work made of frames: gilt gesso on beechwood; backs and seats: lacquered and gilt chinese softwood.

Date:

1720/30

Artist:

China (lacquer back and seat panels) and England (frame)

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 234

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Pair of Hall Chairs

Place

England (Object made in)

Date

1715–1725

Medium

Frames: gilt gesso on beechwood; Backs and seats: lacquered and gilt Chinese softwood

Dimensions

Each: 112.1 × 59.1 × 56.9 cm (44 1/8 × 23 1/4 × 22 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Neville and John Bryan in honor of Ellenor Alcorn

Reference Number

2018.619.1-2

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