Sofa
Upholstered in tapestries woven at the Gobelins tapestry manufactory, Paris, 1699 - present. In the workshop of Jacques Neilson, French (born England), 1714 - 1788. Seat tapestries after designs by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French, 1686 - 1755. Backs after designs by François Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770. Borders after designs by Maurice Jacques, French, 1712 - 1784, or Louis Tessier, French, 1719 - 1781. Frames made by the firm of firm of Maison Carlhian, Paris, 1867 - 1975.
Geography:
Made in Paris, France, Europe
Date:
Tapestry 1760-1780; frames 1923Medium:
Gilded wood frames; wool and silk upholsteryDimensions:
45 1/2 inches × 6 feet 4 1/2 inches × 35 1/2 inches (115.6 × 194.3 × 90.2 cm) Height (Seat): 18 inches (45.7 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and Sculpture
1939-41-18aCredit Line:
Bequest of Eleanore Elkins Rice, 1939
Made in Paris, France, Europe
Date:
Tapestry 1760-1780; frames 1923Medium:
Gilded wood frames; wool and silk upholsteryDimensions:
45 1/2 inches × 6 feet 4 1/2 inches × 35 1/2 inches (115.6 × 194.3 × 90.2 cm) Height (Seat): 18 inches (45.7 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and Sculpture
* Gallery 265, European Art 1500-1850, second floor
Accession Number:1939-41-18aCredit Line:
Bequest of Eleanore Elkins Rice, 1939
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