A set of six Italian carved giltwood and painted armchairs Venetian, mid 18th century, one of a later date

each with a cartouche shaped padded drop-in back above downscrolled arms and drop in serpentine padded seat above a pierced shaped apron on cabriole legs the frame carved with scrolls, flowers and leaves; redecorated

A highly decorative set of six. The drop-in seats and back cushions have been later upholstered. Each chair has later blocks to the seat rails which have secured them. The gilded and painted decoration has been retouched. With old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.
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