Two Italian carved walnut sgabelli, possibly Tuscan 16th/ 17th century

each with abundantly carved backrest, shaped seat and carved front support, one with initials AR to reverse of backrest, restorations

Comparative literature:
William M. Odom, A history of Italian furniture, New York, 1966, p. 334. fig. 328, illustrates a sgabello from the Collection of Carl W. Hailton, New York with comparable backrest.

Sgabello with coat-of-arms, 16th century, possibly Tuscan, the chair overall with restored traces of old woodworm, overall with restorations, seat with crack and wax restorations, the two supports (front and back) connected with later turned stretcher. Back support restored. Back of seat with later reinforced. Sgabello with grotesque mask surrounded by floral twigs, 16th/ 17th century, possibly Tuscan, Overall with restored traces of woodworm, cracks and dents. Back of seat with later reinforced. Back support altered. In overall solid condition. Reverse of backrest with initials AR
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