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Armchair with Tablet: Putti at Vulcan's Forge, Attributed to John Gee, c. 1790/1800, Beechwood, painted to simulate rosewood…
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Chair · England

Armchair with Tablet: Putti at Vulcan's Forge

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
H.: 88.9 cm (35 in.)
Accession
1967.394
Credit line
Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Josephine P. Albright
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