Chair Collection (#93)

James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937), British Labour politician, Prime Minister in 1924, and again 1929-1935. Seen here sitting in a chair with a hand on the lapel of his jacket. Date: circa 1920s

Peter Mandelson and others at a press conference
Peter Mandelson (b 1953), Labour politician, David Cockcroft, Tom Shebbeare, Peter Bennett and Sue Ferguson sitting at a desk during a British Youth Council press conference, London

SCHOOL FOR SKELETONS
A bizarre school for skeletons, with two skeletons playing a piano duet, one skeleton dunce on a chair in the corner and another skeleton carrying a basket! Date: early 1930s

A tabouret ; a dejeuner or work table ; a footstool ; and a drawing-room chair - in a classical/exotic style which reflects Napoleon's Egyptian expedition. Date: 1809

HOUSE OF LORDS The Thrones, under an elaborately panelled and tabernacled canopy - a new chair is made for each successive monarch Date: 1850

Sir Walter Scott - Abbotsford - Chair
Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) Scottish novelist's empty chair at Abbotsford, after his death Date:

An Irish pilgrim to SAINT PATRICK'S PURGATORY, in Lough Dergh, sits in Saint Bridget's Chair, knowing that by doing so he is forever protected from accident and sudden death Date: 1847

GHOST OF DEAD WIFE
An old man is visited by the ghost of his dead wife (illustration to Thackeray's The cane-bottom'd chair) Date: 1894

Brinsop Court (b/w photo)
CLF294239 Brinsop Court (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: red sandstone Manor House standing within a moat was built in the 14th century for the Tirrell family;)

Man sitting on chair, portrait
1971, One Person, Adults Only, Mid Adult, One Man Only, One Mid Adult Man Only, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Horizontal, Black And White, Photography, Portrait

Businessmen against white background, portrait
1961, Medium Group Of People, Adults Only, Mature Adult, Mature Men, Senior Adult, Senior Men, Only Men, Studio Shot, White Background, Square, Black And White, Photography, Portrait, Full Length

Couple on white background, man holding drink
1977, Two People, Adults Only, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Mid Adult Men, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Square, Colour, Photography, Portrait, Full Length, Full Suit, Smart

Let Me Come Home Father, 1867 (print)
3672909 Let Me Come Home Father, 1867 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

View of shops and restaurants with Church of Agia Paraskevi in the background in Kos Town at dusk, Kos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View of cafes and boats in Kos Harbour at dusk, Kos Town, Kos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View of colourful jugs and furniture in local Taverna, Kos Town, Kos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View of restaurants on Corso Umberto I at dusk in Olbia, Olbia, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

View of restaurant on Piazza Matteotti at dusk, Olbia, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

View of restaurant in Piazza Rafael Neville, Porto Rafael, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Armchair, c. 1625 (oak)
5244627 Armchair, c.1625 (oak) by Welsh school, (17th century); 142.8x67x56.6 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: South Wales, probably Neath)

Pair of chairs, German or Austrian, c. 1830 (oak)
BAL1332 Pair of chairs, German or Austrian, c.1830 (oak); Private Collection

Old Woman Asleep, mid 19th century (oil on fabric)
XOS5887417 Old Woman Asleep, mid 19th century (oil on fabric) by French School, (19th century); 31.8x41.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: possibly France, mid-19th Century)

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De Stamtafel: storytelling in a cafe, 1879 (oil on panel)
7418533 De Stamtafel: storytelling in a cafe, 1879 (oil on panel) by Oyens, David (1842-1902); 32 x 29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by David Oyens); Photo © Christie's Images

High-backed Chair (oak)
694078 High-backed Chair (oak) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Ingram Chair (oak)
694079 Ingram Chair (oak) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info)

Armchair, c. 1540 (oak)
5244632 Armchair, c.1540 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 97.8x53.1x38.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Armchair)

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William McInnes (oil on canvas)
3551008 William McInnes (oil on canvas) by Hunter, George Leslie (1877-1931); 45.7x38.1 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: William McInnes (1868-1944)); © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886545 Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Butler, George Bernard Jr (1838-1907); 160x84.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by George Butler)

Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration)
7415614 Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration) by Salieres, Narcisse (1818-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peasants Smoking in an Inn, c. 1640 (oil on wood)
XOS5886595 Peasants Smoking in an Inn, c. 1640 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 46.5x37 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by David Teniers)

The upholstery - Chromo. 1900
LSE4079368 The upholstery - Chromo. 1900 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The upholstery - Chromo. 1900); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Armchair, c. 1625 (oak)
5244630 Armchair, c.1625 (oak) by Welsh school, (17th century); 142.8x67x56.6 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: South Wales, probably Neath)

Armchair, c. 1625 (oak)
5244626 Armchair, c.1625 (oak) by Welsh school, (17th century); 142.8x67x56.6 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: South Wales, probably Neath)

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Armchair, c. 1540 (oak)
5244631 Armchair, c.1540 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 97.8x53.1x38.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Armchair)

Armchair, c. 1625 (oak)
5244629 Armchair, c.1625 (oak) by Welsh school, (17th century); 142.8x67x56.6 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: South Wales, probably Neath)

Waiting For A Better Future
Itzik Einhorn

15th Exhibition, international society of painting and sculpture, 1890 (poster)
2904078 15th Exhibition, international society of painting and sculpture, 1890 (poster) by Realier-Dumas, Maurice (1860-1928); (add.info)

Olga
Zachar Rise

Salty Lake
Rafaela Vicente

Flower, Fruit And Thorn Piece (oil on canvas)
7214716 Flower, Fruit And Thorn Piece (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 59.8x75 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Alice Rothenstein)

Seated woman (oil on canvas)
MAN443316 Seated woman (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Ruth Herbert asleep, 1858 (graphite on paper)
7394144 Ruth Herbert asleep, 1858 (graphite on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 21x26.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Passenger in Cabin 54, A Cruise, 1896 (colour lithograph on cream wove paper)
5859489 The Passenger in Cabin 54, A Cruise, 1896 (colour lithograph on cream wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 59.8 -- 40 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Trouville, 1869 (oil on panel)
PNY152817 Trouville, 1869 (oil on panel) by Chapman, Conrad Wise (1842-1910); 21.3x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Phillips, Fine Art Auctioneers, New York, USA

Interior of the Garphu Monastery, Garphu, Kingdom of Mustang, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

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"From Charles Dickens to Salvador Dali: The Enigmatic Chair Unveiled" In the realm of art and literature, the chair stands as a symbol of intrigue and inspiration. Just like an empty chair in one of Charles Dickens' novels, it beckons us to explore its hidden stories. In Robert William Buss's unfinished oil painting, "Dickens Dream, " we catch a glimpse of the great novelist's world, where characters come alive through his vivid imagination. But they are not limited to human company alone; they also find solace in the presence of animals. Two Ragdoll kittens playfully perch on a chair, their innocent eyes mirroring Salvador Dali's surrealistic vision captured by Philippe Halsman. Dali himself was known for his eccentricity and love for cats, often incorporating them into his artistic compositions. Not far behind is a Jack Russell terrier wearing a bow tie sitting at a table—a charming sight that reminds us how pets can effortlessly blend into our daily lives with grace and charm. Moving away from individual tales, chairs become part of grand settings that evoke elegance and history. Whether it be the enchanting San Antonio Riverwalk or Eltham Palace's Edwardian music room adorned with opulent furnishings—chairs serve as witnesses to countless conversations held within their embrace. Beyond man-made structures lie natural wonders that offer breathtaking views from atop seaside towns like Sorrento or Dawn Beach in St. Martin. As we sit on these vantage points, gazing upon nature's splendor, chairs become our companions in contemplation and serenity. Art has always been intertwined with life itself—a reflection of emotions felt deeply within our souls. Bryan Pearce's painting "Irene" captures this essence perfectly—an ordinary chair becomes extraordinary when infused with personal memories and sentiments. Lastly, who could forget Alice in Wonderland? A whimsical tale where even houses are inhabited by talking rabbits.