Dantesca Chair, Silver Gilt with Bronze Mountings

Provenance

Possibly Pope Alexander VI, Cardinal of Ferrara. Professor Elia Volpi [1858-1938], Florence; inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park after purchase 1922 by funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Dantesca Chair, Silver Gilt with Bronze Mountings

Florentine 16th Century

c. 1520

Accession Number

1942.9.357

Medium

walnut, embossed brass or copper sheet metal, and cast and gilded brass

Dimensions

overall: 63.3 x 61 x 84.5 cm (24 15/16 x 24 x 33 1/4 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection