Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
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Description
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ball bronze finials having a cardinal’s hat and cornucopia. The whole with richly patinated surface.
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More Information
Period: Pre 18th Century Materials: wrought iron, bronze Condition: Good. Excellent antique condition, ready for upholstery Creation Date: 1680 Styles / Movements: Baroque, Traditional Dealer Reference #: SKU00000851 Incollect Reference #: 510787 -
Dimensions
W. 27 in; H. 35.5 in; D. 21 in; W. 68.58 cm; H. 90.17 cm; D. 53.34 cm; Seat H. 18 in; Seat H. 45.72 cm;
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.