A fine and rare pair of Italian neoclassical giltwood armchairs circa 1830, Naples, or Tuscany

By repute Princess Pallavicini

The gilding is more yellow and more attractive than in the catalogue illustration. It is less red than the detail on p. 241. Structurally sound, in excellent overall condition, one with minor loss to gilding on armrest and small chips to the side of one leg; some wear to the toes. Some old worm. Gilding rubbed in places on each, gilding restored in places.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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The Pallavicini are an ancient Genoese family whose members included Doges, prelates and diplomats.  Cardinal Lazzaro Pallavicini moved his branch of the family, and his famous art collection, to Rome.  His descendants, and the collection, settled in the Palazzo Palavicini-Rospigliosi on the Quirinal Hill. Based on the location of the former baths of Constantine, the site was purchased by Scipion Borghese and sold in 1619.  In 1644 it came into the hands of Cardinal Mazarin and served as the French embassy before moving to its current location at the Palazzo Farnese.  In 1704 the palazzo was acquired by the Pallavicini-Rospigliosi family.