A PAIR OF ITALIAN ROCOCO REVIVAL POLYCHROME PAINTED YELLOW GROUND SIDE CHAIRS, POSSIBLY VENETIAN, 19TH CENTURY, each with a double yolk form crest rail centering a contoured neck rest with trailing floral details, above a reticulated vasiform splat of "C" scrolls and blossoming stems flanked by stylized trellis on rectangular stiles and continuing flowering branch decoration, on a trapezoidal seat with polychrome Scalamandre budding foliate upholstery over a similarly painted serpentine seat rail and cabriole legs ending in trefid feet, joined by an undulating "H" form stretcher. Height: 41 3/8" Width: 19 1/2" Depth: 16 1/4"

Good condition for items of this age, use, and materials, with normal restorations throughout, age cracks, fabric later, gilding refreshed, surface buildup, craqueleur in areas, formerly caned, some flaking and wear of floral painting. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."