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Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench

Offered by: The Fortress

Description
Very decorative Painted Bench with a serpentine shaped high back, decorated with a scenic landscape and framed by leafy scrolls, foliate seat rail and remains of polychrome on the seat, turned, splayed legs connected by a conforming stretcher, enhanced with a center finial.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Wood, painted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Mostly original paint, scattered inpainting, especially on the base. Some old, inactive insect damage to the rear of the back. Our restorers can take care of retouch and polish as desired.
Creation Date:	ca. 1760
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	B_171
Incollect Reference #:	438193

Dimensions

W.	60 in;	H.	48.5 in;	D.	13 in;
W.	152.4 cm;	H.	123.19 cm;	D.	33.02 cm;

Seat H.	20 in;
Seat H.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

The Fortress, located in Troy, NY, specializes in early antiques from the Medieval and Renaissance periods. With a history deeply rooted in the city's textile industry, it now serves as a hub for high-end antique collections, blending history with refined taste. For inquiries, contact The Fortress at 518.271.4150 or email info@fortressverve.com.