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A PAIR OF EARLY NEOCLASSICAL PALE BLUE PAINTED GROUND AND GILDED ARMCHAIRS

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
11165 A PAIR OF EARLY NEOCLASSICAL PALE BLUE PAINTED GROUND AND GILDED ARMCHAIRS Venetian. Circa 1770. Measurements: Height: 35″ (89 cm) Width: 24″ (61 cm) Depth: 17 1/2″ (45.5 cm).

Research
Of light blue and polychrome painted and gilded wood. Upholstered back and seats. The tapering upholstered backs centered by a Roman profile relief mask on a marbleized ground from which carved ribbons issue. The shaped armrests attached to a cabriole-shaped support. The upholstered seat above a front rail centered by a classical roman mask flanked by carved square paterae. Each square tapering leg headed by a waisted collar and terminating in a molded square foot. All painted with floral and berry design over a light blue ground. The blue ground in good original condition, the floral paintwork strengthened. Webbing and upholstered substrate probably original. Old metal bracing to some legs.

Full research report available.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	696944

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	17.5 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.