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Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs, Waxed Fruitwood, Pair, circa 1785

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Chic pair of last quarter 18th century Italian neoclassical Louis XVI style side chairs having carved, waxed fruitwood frames; the rectangular backs with twisted-rope borders connecting trapezoidal form seats having foliate rinceau rails on Roman-quiver-form legs. Provenance: Boveridge House, Dorset, England.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved, waxed fruitwood
Condition:	Good. Originally painted; now professionally stripped and waxed. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
Creation Date:	circa 1785
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Gustavian, Louis XVI, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	439993

Dimensions

W.	19.19 in;	H.	34.5 in;	D.	15 in;
W.	48.74 cm;	H.	87.63 cm;	D.	38.1 cm;

Seat H.	15.5 in;
Seat H.	39.37 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.