An elegant pair of neoclassical Italian walnut armchairs. A nicely carved crest rail with a gilded trellis. Loose cushion on removable solid seat over old/broken cane and saber form rear legs with square taper front legs, early 19th century. Italy, circa 1810.
Each chair has a label on the frame:
FROM THE MARY GRIGGS BURKE COLLECTION
Mary Griggs Burke (1916-2012) was an internationally known collector of Japanese art.
DIMENSIONS |
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W. |
22.25 in/57.15 cm |
H. |
37 in/93.98 cm
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D. |
23 in/58.42 cm |