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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307924
Design drawing titled "Louis XV Arm Chair of Oak and Goldr" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has rounded back; curved crest which flows into continuous arms; curved arm supports with carved scrolled handholds and acanthus leaves leaves at base; serpentine seat front; molded seat rail with serpentine lower edge and carved foliage at front; cabriole legs with scrolled toe and peg feet; and carved foliage on front legs. Chair is fully upholstered except arm supports, seat rails and legs. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
Louis XV
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (6 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.051.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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