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Print, Designs for Chairs, a Sofa, and a Bed

This is a Print. It was designed by Jean François de Neufforge and print maker: Jean-François de Neufforge and published by Jean François de Neufforge. It is dated 1768 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

It is signed

Lettered lower left, in plate: Composé et gravé par Deneufforge; Lettered lower right, in plate: A Paris chez l'Auteur rue St. Jacques au Chariot d'or avec Privilege du Roy.

It is inscribed

Printed upper left, in plate: Chaise Carré; Printed upper center, in plate: Fauteuil; Printed upper right, in plate: Chaise ronde.; Printed upper right, in plate: 2.; Printed center, in plate: Canapé, Sopha ou Lit de repos.; Printed lower center, in plate: Pour un Lit à 3. Chevets

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Print, Designs for Chairs, a Sofa, and a Bed; Designed by Jean François de Neufforge (French, 1714 - 1791); Print Maker: Jean-François de Neufforge (Flemish, 1714 – 1791); France; engraving on paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-451-80

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