High backed chair of solid construction. The hooped back has a vase-shaped splat carved with the figure of a woman, hands joined as if in prayer. There is also floral decoration above and below this. Part of a donation of 16 gifts and 1 bequest to five museums by the Brigadier Clark Fund through the Art Fund between 1936 and 1992.
More information
Title of artwork, date
High-backed Oak Chair, 1675–1720
Date supported
1964
Medium and material
Oak
Dimensions
98 x 47 x 44 cm
Gifted by
Brigadier Clark Fund
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