An Italian carved walnut desk armchair, Venetian mid 18th Century

with a curved back and scrolled supports, the leather-upholstered seat with a waved frame on cabriole legs, with printed inventory labels Collezione Gatti-Casazza Venezia

Collection Ing. Giuseppe Gatti-Casazza, Venice

Giuseppe Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del'700, Milan, ed. Bestetti-Tumminelli, 1927,  illustrated fig. CXII & CLXXXVI, where in the latter, it is shown opposite the bureau cabinet lot 70, in situ in the collection of Ing. Giuseppe Gatti-Casazza, Venice.

Giuseppe Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del'700, ed. Görlich, Milan, 1958, Vol. I., illustrated  fig. CXLII.

Generally in good original condition. Minor sections of infill, scratches, stains and marks throughout consistent with age and use. Good patina.
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