Walnut Stool (Sgabello), Carved and Gilded

Provenance

Possibly Ducal Palace, Gubbio. Marquis Fonti, Gubbio; acquired by 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 28 December 1917 by funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Walnut Stool (Sgabello), Carved and Gilded

Italian 16th Century

c. 1540/1560

Accession Number

1942.9.362

Medium

gilded walnut

Dimensions

overall: 30.8 x 97.8 x 52.4 cm (12 1/8 x 38 1/2 x 20 5/8 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection