1914-1973, undated
GUSN-303851
Design drawing titled "Chinese Couch Black & Gold Lacquer" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Perspective view is shown. Chinese-inspired sofa has tri-partite back with two caned side panerls and solid center panel; no arms; shaped apron; Chinese bracket feet; and deep upholstered cushion. Center back panel and end panels have lacquered scenes which include mountains, pagodas and people. Shaped apron has lacquered Greek key motifs. Title and dimensions are handprinted in pencil. Also handwritten in pencil is: "Irving and Casson A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston New York."
sofas
Chinese Chippendale
renderings (drawings)
design drawings
perspective views
1 watercolor rendering (10 1/4 x 13 7/8 inches)
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1994
CC011.001.001.004.003.001
Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)
renderings (drawings)
design drawings
perspective views
Item
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