Lot 262
  • 262

A pair of Italian Rococo parcel-gilt polychrome-painted and carved armchairs Venice, circa 1750

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • pine, paint, upholstery
  • height 44 1/2 in.
  • 113 cm

Provenance

Tullio Silva, Milan
John Hobbs, London

Literature

Saul Levy, Lacche Veneziane Settecentesche, vol. I, Novara, 1999, pl. 16-17

Condition

Both with labels to the back rail inscribed "112) T. Silva Milano". Decoration refreshed. Wear and rubbing to paint and gilding; some minor chips to decoration. Some minor old wood worm to underside. Both chairs reblocked and partially rerailed.
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