Leather-covered Walnut Armchair

16th century

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
Italian 16th Century

Artist

This is a photograph of an ornate wooden chair. The chair has a rich, dark wood frame with a high back adorned by intricately carved details and gold-colored embellishments. The backrest is upholstered with what seems to be a leather cover embossed with a decorative pattern and bordered by metallic studs. The seat also appears to match the backrest, both trimmed with a fringe-like detailing. The armrests extend outward and appear solidly constructed, complementing the sturdy build of the chair. The chair's legs and base have a carved interlocking design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    walnut, poplar, tooled and gilded leather, and gilded metal nails

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.5 x 121 x 58.5 cm (23 13/16 x 47 5/8 x 23 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.377

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Stefano Bardini [1836-1922], Florence; (his sale, Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 26 May 1902, no. 604). Peter A. B. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; inheritance from the Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, 1942

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Bibliography

1942

  • Works of Art from the Widener Collection. Foreword by David Finley and John Walker. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1942: 16.

Wikidata ID

Q62758178

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