Lot 82
  • 82

A set of four Italian carved walnut armchairs in Venetian mid 18th century style

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • walnut
each with a cartouche shaped padded back above downscrolled arms, serpentine padded seat on cabriole legs and scrolled feet

Literature

Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, illustrated p.6, in the Studio of the private apartment and pp. 100-101 and p. 148 in the Stanza di Romolo. 

Condition

In overall good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with normal usage. One armchair has been reblocked.
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