Leather-covered Walnut Armchair

16th century

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
Italian 16th Century

Artist

The image displays a wooden chair with an engraved backrest and a cushioned seat. The backrest has gold rivets and carved details, and the seat has a golden fringe. The chair is centered, with arms slightly extended, and ornate carvings are visible on the backrest and lower bar.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 62 x 120.2 x 59.6 cm (24 7/16 x 47 5/16 x 23 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.379

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

Q62758181

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