A set of four Italian Rococo gray-painted armchairs Genoa, mid-18th century

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Scattered abrasions and minor losses to carving; some areas with minor later gesso. One with repaired break to one knee and small patch to back rest, another with cracks to terminal of one arm rest. Scattered old worm damage; resulting in loss to wood in a few small areas; not extensive. Redecorated, paint now with losses, rubbing, surface dirt and traces of gilding. Legs blocked. In fair condition.
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