Richard Wright
Armchair (one of a pair)

MakerEnglish, active c. 1747–1771
MakerEnglish, active 1747–1771
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Armchair (one of a pair)
Datec. 1750 or later
Probable placeLondon, England
MediumMahogany and upholstery (not original)
DimensionsOverall: 39 3/4 × 28 1/2 × 28 1/4 in. (101 × 72.4 × 71.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.893.2
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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. John Marlow of Sedgebrook Hall, North Hamptonshire; Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1994.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Paper label on the inside seat rail: "embroidery in the backs of chairs taken from banners used at the funeral of Richard Boyle, Viscount Shannon, former owner of Ashley Park: He died in 1740"
Printed labels - see file.

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