A set of twelve Italian pale blue and ivory painted walnut and caned chairs, Piedmontese early 19th century

each with a curved rectangular back with foliate carved turned supports above a caned seat now with a buttoned modern leather cushion on turned ribbed foliate carved tapering front legs and rear sabre legs on toupie feet; redecorated

In overall very good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Old very minor marks and chips commensurate with age and normal usage. Evidence of old very minor worm to some of the chairs which appears to be no longer active. Some very minor scattered age and hairline construction cracks which are hardly noticeable.
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