Italian Renaissance Incised Oak Monastery Chair

Date16th Century

Place of OriginItaly

MediumOak

DimensionsDepth of seat: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Height of seat: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)

ClassificationsFurniture

Credit LineBequest of Charlotte Pruyn Hyde

Object number1971.126

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DescriptionThe breakarch top rail incised with three floral medallions above slats incised with chip bands, continuing into the front legs, ending in cross bars, incised with stylized flowerheads and vertical stringing.Exhibition History"Family Pride: The Italian Renaissance House and its Furnishings," The Hyde Collection, April 12-May 20, 1984.

"Celebrating 60 Years: The Collector Charlotte Pruyn Hyde," Hoopes Gallery, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY, May 6-Sept. 17, 2023.