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Renaissance revival 19th Century chair (16th Century Italian model - the Venitian "sgabello"). Different solid woods, magnificently hand carved: chair back in the shape of a crest with two upright lions in a fighting mode; front apron support with a centered mascaron. Beautiful old patina. 19th Century. Italy (?). 19"/46 1/2" h, 18 1/2" w, 18" d Reference: page 171, Dr. Frida Schottmueller "Culture and Furniture of the Italian Renaissance", Berlin, 1928. |
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