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Chair with lion in relief on back. Loose seat upholstered with red velvet, 1850 - 1875, ebony (wood); velvet (fabric weave)

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Chair

Chair with lion in relief on back. Loose seat upholstered with red velvet

Maker unknown · 1850 - 1875

Medium: ebony (wood); velvet (fabric weave)
Dimensions: height 92.5 cm x width 53 cm x depth 52.5 cm x weight 10 kg
Accession: BK-1980-27-B

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