A set four Italian carved walnut armchairs, Roman, circa 1760

each with a cartouche shaped drop-in padded back and serpentine drop-in seat, the top-rail carved with rocaille, scrolls and foliage, the seat-rail centred by a stylised scallopshell on cabriole legs terminating in scrolled feet, the arms and knees carved with acanthus; reblocked

Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, illustrated p. 188.

In overall good conserved condition Joints sound and sturdy. Evidence of old very minor worm which appears to be no longer active. Old very minor marks and chips commensurate with age and normal usage. There is a darker patch to the right arm of one which is not too noticeable and one of the clips to the drop in back is missing. The side-rails on two chairs are lighter in colour than the others but can be repolished.
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