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Set of Six Parcel Gilt and Painted Armchairs, Italy, circa 1800

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Set of six exquisite circa 1800 Italian parcel gilt and painted armchairs of neoclassical form having upholstered backs and seats with acanthus and rosette carved arms and square fluted tapering front legs with rosette corner blocks below bow- front seat rail. Probably originally used to line a palazzo or country house hall, this is a supremely elegant and sturdy set of chairs with many uses.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved, painted, and parcel-gilt wood, upholstery
Condition:	Excellent. Wear commensurate with age and use. Possible repainting and gilding, upholstery needs replacing. Finish distressed by age; presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1800
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Empire, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	271740

Dimensions

W.	20.13 in;	H.	34.57 in;	D.	28.5 in;
W.	51.13 cm;	H.	87.81 cm;	D.	72.39 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;	Arm H.	23.25 in;	Back H.	34.57 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;	Arm H.	59.06 cm;	Back H.	87.81 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.

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