A North Italian Renaissance carved walnut side chair

with shaped top-rail carved with a grotesque mask above a horizontal rectangular splat, padded rectangular seat on square legs joined by stretchers, the frame carved with foliage and berries

In overall good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Old very minor marks and chips. Evidence of old minor worm which appears no longer active. The rear left leg has a restored later section. Evidence of glue repairs to side stretcher.
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