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Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
1941
This tall backed chair exemplifies neoclassical design with its refined proportions and decorative needlepoint upholstery. The backrest features a figured composition depicting two classical female nudes rendered in cream tones against a soft blue ground, while the seat displays ornamental scrollwork in gold, cream, and red on blue. The wooden frame, crafted from oak with turned and tapered legs joined by decorative stretchers, supports the upholstered elements secured with brass tacks. The restrained palette and allegorical figuration reflect late 18th and early 19th century aesthetic conventions, making this piece a notable example of period furnishing practices and the intersection of fine art with decorative craft.
- Medium
- needlepoint upholstery, oak, tacks
- Provenance
- The Ashby/Connolly Collection.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 132. Inscribed to verso of photograph 'G.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
Sold: $28,160
Lot 132
For Sale
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