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Pair of crab-form Grotto chairs attributed to Pauly et Cie

Creator: Pauly & Co. (Attributed)
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of crab-form Grotto chairs attributed to Pauly et Cie
Italian, late 19th Century
Height 108cm, width 83cm, depth 37cm

The pair of chairs attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice, Italy

Each polychrome decorated chair with hinged back opening to reveal an upholstered velvet seat, all set on a naturalistic base in the form of a shell

Height of chair when open 108cm, height of chair when closed 60cm

'Grotto' furniture was named this way among the European nobility who built shell-encrusted pavilions and grottos during the 18th and 19th Centuries. In the late 19th Century, Pauly et Cie were the leading makers of 'Grotto' furniture in Venice.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, painted wood, velvet.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15139
Incollect Reference #:	385919

Dimensions

W.	32.68 in;	H.	42.52 in;	D.	14.57 in;
W.	83 cm;	H.	108 cm;	D.	37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.