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Armchair, third quarter 18th century, Walnut, painted and gilded; damask

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Chair

Armchair

Maker unknown · third quarter 18th century

Medium: Walnut, painted and gilded; damask
Dimensions: Overall: 34 × 22 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (86.4 × 57.2 × 47 cm)
Accession: 41.100.296
Credit line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Culture: Italian

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