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Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuil of Large Scale

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An unusual circa 1780 Italian Neapolitan Louis XVI style fauteuil or open-armchair of large "Palazzo" scale having acanthus and lambs-tongue carved fruitwood frame in original 'creme peinte' and parcel-gilding, the rectangular back issuing arms flowing into foliate palm-rests and fluted supports joining shaped seat on tapering acanthus-capped-and-tipped stop-fluted legs finishing on ball feet.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Hand-carved and painted, gilded fruitwood, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Professionally restored and conserved. Historical repairs, repainted, and gilded areas. Allover dormant worm holes as expected with age and material. Upholstery stripped. Presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Incollect Reference #:	577597

Dimensions

W.	27.5 in;	H.	40.63 in;	D.	21.5 in;
W.	69.85 cm;	H.	103.2 cm;	D.	54.61 cm;

Seat H.	17 in;	Arm H.	26.5 in;
Seat H.	43.18 cm;	Arm H.	67.31 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.