"Carved Walnut Chair, Style of Charles II"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1914-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303847

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1994 Acquisitions
Design Drawings -- Watercolors
Seating Furniture
Chairs and Stools
"Carved Walnut Chair, Style of Charles II"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
- 1994 Acquisitions
  - Design Drawings -- Watercolors
    - Seating Furniture
      - Chairs and Stools
        "Chair in South Kensington Museum"
        "Gothic Stool in Oak"
        "Queen Anne Chair in Walnut"
        "Queen Anne Chair in Walnut"
        "Walnut Chair, Painted Decoration, Queen Anne Style"
        "Sheraton Chairs of Satinwood with Painted Decoration"
        "Wing Chair of Walnut, Style of Charles II"
        Federal-style Side Chair
        "3 Side Chairs in Blue Velvet"
        "Carved Walnut Chair, Style of Charles II" (current record)
        "XVIII Century Italian Prayer Chair"
        Two Chairs, Settee and Table
        "Library for Delivery Desk, One High Desk Chair, One Low Desk Chair"
        Choir Stall

Description

Design drawing titled "Carved Walnut Chair, Style of Charles II" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view is shown. Large armchair has square upholstered back with braid and fringe trim at bottom edge; curved arms with scrolled hand holds; upholstered seat with braid and fringe trim at lower edge; round rear legs with rectangular block feet; cabriole front legs with scroll toes; large front stretcher with central cartouche; and H-stretchers. Elaborate foliate carving over all wood surfaces except rear legs. Title and "Irving & Casson / A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston & New York" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
renderings (drawings)
perspective views
design drawings

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (15 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.004.002.010

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
perspective views
design drawings

Description Level

Item

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