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Armchair, mid-18th century, Pine, carved, painted and gilded; velvet

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Chair

Armchair

Maker unknown · mid-18th century

Medium: Pine, carved, painted and gilded; velvet
Dimensions: H. 47-5/8 x W. 29-1/2 x D. 23-1/4 in. (121.0 x 74.9 x 59.1 cm)
Accession: 23.11.2
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Culture: Italian, Venice

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