Armchair

Furniture

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Armchair

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.187

Description

Armchair with lions heads termini, yellow brocade: barrel-backed curved crest rail; carved lion's heads emerge from side/back; two uprights support back and splay to form back legs; curved front supports; front legs extend above seat rail and have the following turnings: cylinder, double ring, cylinder, double ring, urn, double ring, inverted urn, cup-shaped element, ball foot; barrel shaped seat rail with slightly bowed front rail; various applied brass mounts including: torch with laurel wreath and ribbons, flower with 16 petals, leaf and berry branch, eagle, stylized scroll, tassel with arrows, wreath, torches; sheaf of wheat with laurel wreath; steel spring construction; yellow/white diamond shaped silk brocade upholstery on seat; double row of gimp outlining seat.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1845

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

31-1/2 in

Width

25-1/2 in

Depth

20 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 31 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 20 in. (80 x 64.8 x 50.8 cm)

Material

Mahogany veneer, Mahogany, brass, Silk

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Overall finish scratched and worn; cracks and chips on turnings on front legs; upholstery lining unattached at back; spring loose; split center of barrel back; fabric gimp coming unglued; fabric stained.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom