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Hip-joint armchair (Dantesca type, associated with 1975.1.1976 a,b), 16th century, partly; late 19th or early 20th century,…

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Hip-joint armchair (Dantesca type, associated with 1975.1.1976 a,b)

Maker unknown · 16th century, partly; late 19th or early 20th century

Medium: Walnut, carved; silk cut velvet, metal.
Dimensions: H. 91.5 cm, W. 67 cm, D. 50.5 cm. Back: 26 x 74 cm. ; Seat: 31 x 74 cm.
Accession: 1975.1.1975 ab
Credit line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Culture: Italian, American (United States)

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