SLEIGH

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The outside of the seat of the sleigh is carved with scalloped motifs containing flowers and leaves ending in tassels. It is painted dark green with details gilded. The back of the seat ends in an acroteria, and there is a large finial is at the scrolled foot in the form of an eagle with outspread wings on top of a grotesque animal mask. The runners curve boldly upward at the front ending in a carved gilt finial in the form of a grotesque monster (chimera). The seat is lined with cut red velvet, and there is a multicolored rug on the floor of the sleigh.

Object name:

SLEIGH

Made from:

Wood -- fabric -- rug

Made in:

GERMANY

Date made:

18th c.

Size:

116.8 × 142.2 cm (46 × 56 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

33.191

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1978