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Armchair (one of a pair) (part of a set), Johann Michael Bauer, ca. 1763–64, Carved, painted and gilded limewood; squab pill…
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Armchair (one of a pair) (part of a set)

Johann Michael Bauer · ca. 1763–64

Medium
Carved, painted and gilded limewood; squab pillow in silk velvet (not original)
Dimensions
44 x 26 x 21 in. (111.8 x 66 x 53.3cm)
Accession
1974.356.118a
Credit line
The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
Culture
German, Würzburg
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