A Pair of Carved and Gilded Wood Roman Neoclassical Side Chairs

Origin

Italy

Period

18th Century

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	40.5 in;	D.	17 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	102.87 cm;	D.	43.18 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

late 18th Century

Description

CHRI 18-319
A pair of carved and gilded wood Roman Neoclassical side chairs
Rome, late eighteenth century
Size: 40 ½” high x 18” seat height x 21” wide x 17” deep (103 x 46 x 53 x 43 cm.)

Each side chair with cartouche shaped backs with a central oval medallion on the crest rail with classical portraits of a man and woman surrounded by gilded beading. The apron with arched carving and a central acanthus leaf motif flanked by carved rosettes within blocked corners above tapered fluted legs terminating with acanthus leaf carved feet.

Styles / Movements

Neoclassical

Dealer Reference Number

CHRI 18-319

Incollect Reference Number

142821