A set of twelve Italian Neoclassical fruitwood-inlaid and parcel-gilt walnut armchairs circa 1830

With scattered age and construction cracks. Scattered dents and scratches. Some small scattered losses to wood, most to feet; the largest loss is approximately 1in by 1in. to back rest of one chair. Rubbing to gilding, most gilt areas where backrest meets arm rest now with small construction crack. In good overall condition.
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