A Pair of Italian Neoclassic Armchairs

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.