A connection has been posited between the present armchairs and the work of Paolo Sani, supplier of chairs to the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. For a chair of closely similar profile by his hand, see E. Colle, Il Mobile Impero in Italia, Milan, 1998, p. 171, no. 53. A suite of six similar chairs in the Palazzo Pitti collection is illustrated in E. Colle, Museum Catalogue, Il Mobili di Palazzo Pitti: Il Secondo Periodo Lorense, 1800-1846, Florence, Palazzo Pitti, 2000, p. 265, no. 178.
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Overall with some scattered age and construction cracks as expected. Some previous woodworm damage (now inactive) generally to the undersides and the feet. The carving with some scattered minor chips and abrasions. The gilding possibly original, with some refreshing in areas, generally with scattered rubbing, scratches and flakes revealing bole in areas, most prominently at high-contact areas such as the lion heads and crestrails, as to be expected with age and use. Overall bold carving and attractive form, good overall presentation and condition.
361⁄2 in. (93 cm.) high; 241⁄4 in. (62 cm.) wide; 251⁄4 in. (64.5 cm.) deep; 183⁄4 in. (48 cm.) high, the seat (over cushion); 181⁄2 in. (47 cm.) deep, the seat
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Lot 249Sale 23085
TUSCANY, FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURYA PAIR OF ITALIAN CARVED GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRSEstimate: USD 7,000 - 10,000
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