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Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
1941
This wooden chair features a distinctive red needlepoint upholstered seat and backrest, both adorned with classical imagery rendered in cream and golden tones. The backrest depicts two full length nude figures standing against the red ground, while the seat showcases a symmetrical pattern of leaves or shell motifs. The frame itself is constructed of dark oak with turned baluster legs and stretchers, elevated on brass casters, exemplifying the marriage of neoclassical design with 18th and 19th century furniture traditions. The combination of sculptural wooden framework and finely detailed needlepoint upholstery demonstrates a curatorial interest in historical craft techniques and decorative arts. This piece represents a mid-20th century engagement with period revival aesthetics and the documentation of historical domestic objects.
- 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 130.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
Sold: $44,800
Lot 130
For Sale
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