Image: WLA vanda Bed lit a la polonaise

Description: Bed (lit a la polonaise) French (Paris) About 1780 Carved and gilded beechwood with mirrored dome and silk damask hangings and cover Stamped G. Jacob with fleur de lys Georges Jacob was one of the most famous specialists in upholstered furniture in the eighteenth century. He became master in 1765 and in 1784 was appointed a fournisseur to the Court. He retired in 1796, handing on the business to his two sons. The carving and gilding of this bed are of the highest quality. The ciphers carved into the bedposts are as yet unidentified. The silk may be original, however the pattern of the damask of the bed cover differs from that of the upholstered sections, which is unusual. Museum no. 8459-1863 Wikipedia Loves Art at the Victoria and Albert Museum This photo of item # 8459-1863 at the Victoria and Albert Museum was contributed under the team name "Opal_Art_Seekers_4" as part of the Wikipedia Loves Art project in February 2009. Victoria and Albert Museum The original photograph on Flickr was taken by Forever Wiser—please add a comment to the original Flickr page whenever a use has been made on Wikipedia or another project. Project galleries on Flickr: this institution, this team
Title: WLA vanda Bed lit a la polonaise
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