A PAIR OF ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT CARVED WALNUT THRONE ARMCHAIRS, POSSIBLY VENICE LATE 19TH CENTURY |

upholstered in velvet and metal-thread appliqued panels, probably Venetian, 18th century

Christie's London, Collection of Rudolf Nureyev, 20/21 November 1995, lot 1127;
Christie's London, 14 November 2002, lot 291.

A dramatic pair of chairs in overall good condition. The 18th century upholstery with evidence of wear and tear, but in reasonablly good order and would benefit from a gentle clean. Rubbing and losses to parcel gilding notably to armrests. Evidence of old worm, which no longer appears to be active. The corner of one upright with a repaired break to reverse. Chairs are sound and sturdy, ready to use.
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