An Italian polychrome painted and gilt lacquer a mecca throne armchair, Sicilian circa 1730

with an arched shaped top-rail centred by a stylised scallopshell above a padded back and scrolled arms and rectangular padded seat above a shaped seat-rail on scrolled legs joined by stylised ribbon stretchers on pad feet, the whole decorated with sprays of flowers

Joints unstable and would benefit with some strengthening. Some retouching to decoration. There are some cracks generally which can easily be filled. The decoration is worn in places, especially on the arms. The left arm has been restored. The rear stretcher is probably a later replacement. An attractive lot in overall good condition.
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