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Pair of 18th-Century Mexican Colonial Silver Armchairs (Jamugas)
$11,600.67
£8,592.03
€9,660
CA$15,869.13
A$17,270.49
CHF 9,155.07
MX$207,777.22
NOK 116,115.71
SEK 106,237.74
DKK 73,610.87
About the Item
An important pair of 18th-century Mexican Colonial armchairs (jamugas), exquisitely crafted from silver, silk, and red velvet. These chairs showcase repoussé silver ornamentation, a testament to the fine craftsmanship of Mexican silversmiths, influenced by Spanish colonial design.
The seat cushions are adorned with gold-thread embroidery and metal sequins, likely made of gilded silver. Despite minor wear consistent with age, they remain in excellent condition. These chairs were a custom-made commission for a distinguished individual of the era.
Dimensions: 110 × 70 × 50 cm (seat height: 52 cm).
Provenance: 18th-century Mexico.
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Sterling Silver
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5779244193952
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