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Writing-Armchair

Unknown artist, 1850

Four cabriole legs, with carved acanthus leaves on the knees, terminating in lion's paw feet. The drop-in seat is covered in a modern grey-green velvet. The top rail rises above the arms with a linking scroll carving in the form of an acanthus leaf. 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.

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Title of artwork, date

Writing-Armchair, 1850

Date supported

1965

Medium and material

Walnut

Dimensions

91 x 78 x 74 cm

Gifted by

Brigadier Clark Fund

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