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Armchair, late 17th–early 18th century, Carved and gilded beech; wool and silk Aubusson tapestry covers

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Chair

Armchair

Maker unknown · late 17th–early 18th century

Medium: Carved and gilded beech; wool and silk Aubusson tapestry covers
Dimensions: 46 1/2 × 26 3/8 × 22 1/2 in. (118.1 × 67 × 57.2 cm)
Accession: 07.225.499
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
Culture: French

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