An Italian neoclassical parcel-gilt and polychrome-painted sofa first quarter 19th century

Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, September 25, 1998, lot 171.

Very decorative and nicely painted. With age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Central decoration on backrest in restored and cleaned condition. Areas of flaking and lifting, most notably to top and sides of backrest. Later block finials above feet, some areas of shrinkage to paint. Some small areas of refreshed paint. With some old worm damage; not visible on painted scene. Areas of loss to tassels. Losses to gilt metal roundel above tasseled area above left front leg.
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