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George IV's Coronation footstool

Edward Bailey, 1821

The top covered in crimson velvet with gold fringe is supported by foru carved lions, the underside canvas is inscribed. Its design and the carving of its supporting lions is deliberately antiquarian in spirit, to match St. Edward's throne.

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Title of artwork, date

George IV's Coronation footstool, 1821

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Giltwood & velvet

Dimensions

91 x 71 cm

Grant

4000

Total cost

36318

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