ArtistAttributed to
Giles Grendey (English, 1693–1780)English, 1693–1780
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Pair of Side Chairs
Datec. 1730
MediumWalnut with other woods, and wool
Dimensions.1: 41 × 22 1/4 × 22 3/4 in. (104.1 × 56.5 × 57.8 cm)
.2: 41 1/8 × 22 1/4 × 22 1/4 in. (104.5 × 56.5 × 56.5 cm)
.2: 41 1/8 × 22 1/4 × 22 1/4 in. (104.5 × 56.5 × 56.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by the Rienzi Society, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith J. Long, and the Director's Accessions Endowment
Object number2010.43.1,.2
Not on view
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RienziObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in ink on white label, underside front of seat: "QUEEN ANNE CHAIR / CARTWRIGHT"
No apparent signature.
Marked in black ono white plaque, underside back of seat: "FRANK PARTRIDGE / WORKS OF ART / 26, KING ST. ST. JAMES'S / AND / NEW YORK"
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