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Pair of Italian Neoclassical Gilt-Wood Side Chairs with Swans and Lyres

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Pair of Italian neoclassical gilt-wood side chairs with Swans and Lyres, late 19th c. Beautifully carved swan and lyre backs. Upper frame backs incised and gilded on a ivory painted ground scrolling acanthus leaves on the upper frames and gilded circles down the sides/bottom of the frame. Legs are gilded and ivory painted at the top and incised with decoration. A pale yellow damask covers the seat. Measures: 18.25" wide x 16" deep x 33.5" high x 19" seat height Condition: Slight wear and losses to gilding, particularly on legs. Damask has slight mildew spotting around edges. Provenance: Private Estate, East Hampton, New York.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Slight wear and losses to gilding, particularly on legs. Damask has slight mildew spotting around edges. No noticeable restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2005323257722

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