European Decorative Arts and Sculpture High-Backed Armchair Made in France, EuropeLate 15th century Artist/maker unknown, French Walnut * Gallery 214, European Art 1100-1500, second floor 1930-1-193 |
Purchased with funds contributed by Elizabeth Malcolm Bowman in memory of Wendell Phillips Bowman from the Edmond Foulc Collection, 1930LabelThis chair is said to have come from the church of the Pénitents d'Apt in southern France, not far from Avignon. Such chairs, with high backs, were reserved for people of importance. The decorative elements are derived from details of the architecture of the period.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
