A pair of Italian neo-classical ivory painted and parcel-gilt three seater sofas, Roman late 18th century

each back with three caned ovals above a serpentine caned seat, downscrolled arms on fluted leaf carved tapering legs, the top and seat-rail carved with a roundel enclosing a flowerhead; now with a later button silk loose cushion; reblocked

Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, illustrated p. 119-121, in La Galleria.

In overall good conserved condition. Some refreshment to the decoration. Two of the inner rear legs have metal strengtheners at the back on both sofas. One of the sofas is missing the central flowerhead on the seat-rail but this can easily be replaced. There are minor marks and chips commensurate with age and normal usage. There are hairline construction cracks at the joints but these are hardly noticeable and can be left.
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