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Six Regency armchairs
Unknown artist, 18th century
Six Regency armchairs. Carved in the Graeco-Egyptian style; the backs, arms, and seat-frames are painted in ivory and decorated with gold motifs of trailing vine and oak.
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Title of artwork, date
Six Regency armchairs, 18th century
Date supported
1955
Medium and material
Gilt-wood
Grant
250
Total cost
450
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