A fine Italian Rococo walnut armchair Venice, mid-18th century

with a pierced cartouche-shaped backrest and pierced baluster spat, the serpentine armrests on scrolled supports above a drop-in seat, raised on cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.

Winter Antiques Show, January 19.28, 2007, New York

International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show, October 19-25, 2007, New York

A fine armchair in excellent overall condition with minor old repair to one arm. General evidence of wear consistent with age and use; minor trace of old worm.
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