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Property of a Private Collector

An Italian carved wood and parcel-gilt armchair, Piedmontese, circa 1770

Auction Closed

May 22, 05:01 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the backrest carved with intertwined eagle heads, a mask and bands, issuing arm supports ending with claw feet, the rail carved with Greek key resting on three acanthus and fluted feet, the cushion upholstered with a light blue floral silk cover


88cm wide; 34 5/8in.

Probably the one sold at Sotheby's, London, 19 November 1971, lot 116;

Sotheby’s, London, 6 December 2006, lot 95;

where acquired by the present owner.

G. Wannenes, Mobili italiani del Settecento, Milan, 1990, p. 211.