A PAIR OF ITALIAN GILT AND WOOD CARVED HIGH BACK CHAIRS, LATE 18TH CENTURY

the pair of high back chairs, each carved from a brown wood with gilding, the stile with gilt anthemions, the legs tapered with the front feet formed as animal claws, each upholstered in red; overall dimensions: 145 (h) x 67 (w) x 42 (d) cm (57 1/8 x 26 3/8 x 16 1/2 in.)

PROVENANCE
Property of the Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York, sold for its benefit

CONDITION
The pair appears in age-appropriate but stable condition. Minor wear to the wood, visible rubbing to the armrests, feet and gilding detail. Worm holes visible to the crest rail of each. The fabric is worn and faded in areas, visible stain to one of the seats.

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