Name: TWO VENETIAN STYLE MINT-GREEN PAINTED GROTTO CHAIRS
Brand: FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY
Price: 10000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

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The shell-form seats and backs wit dolphin-form arms on stylized seaweed legs

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 22 June 1999, lot 986 (as set of six).
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.

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Lot 385 Sale 21110

FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY TWO VENETIAN STYLE MINT-GREEN PAINTED GROTTO CHAIRS Estimate: USD 2,000 - 4,000

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall in sound condition. With typical scattered light nicks, faint marks and surface scratches consistent with age and use. With some separation at joins, including to the seats and backs. With some fading and slight discoloration to the painted decoration. Some of the painted decoration with purposeful distressed pattern. The painting with scattered nicks, some cracking, chip and minor losses revealing bare ground. One leg reattached, not visible when placed.

40 1/2 in. high, overall
17 1/2 in. high, the seat
25 in. wide, overall
19 in. wide, the seat
22 in. deep, overall
20 in. deep, the seat

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FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY TWO VENETIAN STYLE MINT-GREEN PAINTED GROTTO CHAIRS Estimate: USD 2,000 - 4,000

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