Walnut Stool (Sgabello), Carved and Gilded

c. 1540/1560

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
Italian 16th Century

Artist

The sculpture is a chair-like piece with a tall, ornate backrest and intricately carved details. It features swirling patterns and symmetrical floral motifs in dark brown and golden hues. The material seems to be wood, with visible natural grain. The chair appears more like an artistic or ceremonial object rather than a practical piece of furniture, with a historical or ornate decorative style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded walnut

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.1 x 99.1 x 49.9 cm (12 1/4 x 39 x 19 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.361

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Possibly Ducal Palace, Gubbio. Marquis Fonti, Gubbio; acquired by Professor Elia Volpi [1858-1938], Florence; inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park after purchase 28 December 1917 by funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1942

  • Works of Art from the Widener Collection. Foreword by David Finley and John Walker. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1942: 15.

Wikidata ID

Q62131126

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