An Italian red and gilt chinoiserie lacquered chair, Venetian circa 1735

with a rectangular pierced back with baluster splats decorated with a chinoiserie figure above a padded seat on cabriole legs joined by a H-form stretcher terminating in squared feet, the whole painted with foliage and flowers

In overall good restored condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Some minor sections of lacquer flaked off as visible from the photograph. The front-rail has been partially re-railed some old very minor restorations generally and retouching to the decoration.
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