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Pair of side chairs, probably first half 18th century, Walnut inlaid with holly, box-wood and other woods

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Chair

Pair of side chairs

Maker unknown · probably first half 18th century

Medium: Walnut inlaid with holly, box-wood and other woods
Dimensions: Overall (each): 44 1/2 × 20 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (113 × 52.1 × 31.8 cm)
Accession: 1973.31.1, .2
Credit line: Gift of The Martin Foundation Inc., 1973
Culture: Dutch

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