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Lot 319
  • 319

A Set of Four North Italian Empire Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs

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Description

  • height 35 in.; width 22 in.
  • (88.9 cm; 55.9 cm)
each with a curved backrest, the armrests supported by winged chimera above a padded seat, the rails carved with bell flowers, raised on round tapered legs.

Catalogue Note

A comparable armchair with curved backrest and carved chimera supports is illustrated, G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Neoclassico Italiano, Milan, 1955, Tav. CLXXI fig. A.