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Pair of Chinoiserie armchairs
John Linnell, 1754
Pair of armchairs from a set of eight supplied by William and John Linnell in black and gold japanned decoration.
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Title of artwork, date
Pair of Chinoiserie armchairs, 1754
Date supported
1989
Medium and material
Beechwood, japanned and gilded
Dimensions
103 x 60 x 66 cm
Grant
15000
Total cost
110500
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