Italian armchair Cheap
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Magnificent and unusually tall 19th century Italian gilt wood throne with deep elaborate carvings upholstered in rich red velvet, surmounted by a green man face, flanked to the shoulders by an elaborate scrollwork and foliage, framing a shield intended for coat of arms, the shaped back on scrolling acanthus arm supports, the seat on a simple apron adorned with a winged Gargoyle face on scroll legs, each joined by an X-shaped stretcher (possibly a later replacement).
Condition: the gesso is worn throughout with patches of gold paint applied directly over old gilding, fine upholstery, carving appears to be intact, base of the feet worn, antique – solid structure
Size: 164.5 cm H; 64.8 H.
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Facts of Lavish What s a Captain s Chair? It s an adjustable swivel armchair with a spindle back and sides, often leather upholstered and resembling a chair on a captain’s deck on a boat.
