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Italian Rococo Polychrome Painted Armchair

Mid 18th Century

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Description

Rococo polychrome painted armchair from Venice.

  • Silk velvet damask upholstered seat.
  • Incurved acanthus-carved crest-rail and pierced asymmetrical rocaille splat above a bowed seat.
  • Cabriole legs.
  • Painted overall with floral clusters, largely redecorated.

Provenance

Christie's New York, Continental Furniture, Tapestries, Works of Art, Ceramics, and Carpets, 1999

Condition Report

Revive
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Like New

Cracks to frame, predominantly at joins.

Loss to painted finish throughout.

Nicks, chips and cracks throughout.

Wear to velvet upholstery.

Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 39.5 inches / 100.33 cm
Width: 24 inches / 60.96 cm
Depth: 19.5 inches / 49.53 cm
Arm Height: 27 inches / 68.58 cm
Seat Height: 20 inches / 50.8 cm
Seat Depth: 17.5 inches / 44.45 cm

Materials

Painted Wood, Damask, Silk Blend, Velvet

Period

Rococo

Decorative Style

Traditional Style

Country of Origin

Italy

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