MakerPossibly made by
Richard Wright and (English, active c. 1747–1771)English, active c. 1747–1771
MakerPossibly made by
Edward Elwick (English, active 1747–1771)English, 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
Not on view
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RienziObject Type
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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Richard Wright
c. 1750 or later
Mahogany and upholstery (not original)
94.893.1
John Vardy
c. 1757
Limewood, gilt, and upholstery (not original)
94.903.2
John Vardy
c. 1757
Limewood, gilding, and upholstery (not original)
94.903.1
Robert Adam
Commissioned 1764, made 1765
Limewood, pine, beech and gilding with later silk upholstery
2014.810
