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George Platt Lynes and Jared French — Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
George Platt Lynes and Jared French — Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
George Platt Lynes and Jared French — Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
George Platt Lynes and Jared French — Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
George Platt Lynes and Jared French — Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
George Platt Lynes and Jared French — Needlepoint Upholstered Late 18th/Early 19th c. Chair
George Platt Lynes and Jared French

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

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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George Platt Lynes and Jared French, 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
Year
1941
Seen at
Rago Auctions, Lambertville, United States

Related themes

Blue Ground, Museum Quality, Needlepoint Upholstery, 19th Century, Classical Figures, Wooden Chair, Furnishing Design, Decorative Arts, Neoclassical Furniture, Gold Accents, Auction Provenance, Cream Tones, Turned Legs, Allegorical Imagery, Textile Art, Upholstered Seating, Academic Figuration, 18th Century, Interior Decoration, Oak Construction

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