Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchair
Object name
Armchair
Date
1760-1780
Medium
Mahogany; pine
Dimensions
Overall: 37 1/2 x 25 x 23 in. ( 95.2 x 63.5 x 58.4 cm )
Description
Mahogany Chippendale armchair; serpentine crest rail with acanthus carving and scrolled ears, pierced interlaced splat; serpentine arms terminating in scrolls with curved supports; trapezoidal slip seat with gadrooning on front rail; front cabriole legs with acanthus carving at knee and ball and claw feet, square rear legs.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number
1956.135
Gallery Label
Samuel Verplanck, the original owner of this chair, was a New York importer and banker. He resided at 3 Wall Street at the time he acquired the chair.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
