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Armchair with Tablet: Putti Drawing, Attributed to John Gee, c. 1790/1800, Beechwood, painted to simulate rosewood and en gr…
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Chair · England

Armchair with Tablet: Putti Drawing

Attributed to John Gee · England · c. 1790/1800

Medium
Beechwood, painted to simulate rosewood and en grisaille; partly gilded; caned seats and seat cushion not original
Dimensions
84.5 × 44.5 × 52.1 cm (33 1/4 × 17 1/2 × 20 1/2 in.)
Accession
1967.395
Credit line
Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Josephine P. Albright
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