A pair of Italian ebony and tulipwood inlaid carved walnut armchairs, Venetian, en suite with lot 186, last quarter 18th century

each with a rectangular open back with vertical splats, the top-rail with an acanthus spray with pinecone finials above downscrolled arms and a rectangular padded seat on fluted tapering gadrooned legs on toupie feet, the frame carved with acanthus, laurel leaves and flowerheads

In overall good conserved condition. These are in cherrywood and not walnut. Joints are sound and sturdy. Overall very minor marks and scratches. There are some very minor old restorations and chips to the carving which are hardly noticeable. There is a hairline crack at the base of the front section at the back, but this is not too noticeable. The wood is a little dry-looking and the chairs would benefit from a repolish according to taste. The seats are drop-in.
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