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A pair of Italian neoclassical cream-painted and parcel-gilt armchairs late 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- height 34 3/4 in.; overall width 29 in.
- 88 cm; 73.5 cm
each with a curved beaded top rail and incurved beaded side rails centering an oval padded backrest linked by drapery swags, out-curved padded armrests, the bow-fronted loose cushion seat raised on square tapered fluted legs.
Provenance
An identical side chair is illustrated, G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Neoclassico Italiano, pl. CXCVI, fig. b; see also an identical armchair illustrated pl. CCIII. An identical suite of seat furniture comprising six armchairs and four side chairs was sold, Sotheby's, New York, May 25, 2000, lot 331