Bidspirit auction | Pair Italian Rococo Revival Gilt
Pair Italian Rococo Revival Gilt Armchairs - Origin: Italy Date: Probably late 19th to early 20th century Period/Style: Rococo Revival Materials: Carved and gilded wood, patterned textile upholstery Form: Pair of open armchairs Description: A pair of Italian Rococo Revival open armchairs, each with a tall shaped back framed by pierced rocaille scrolls and foliate ornament. The crest rises to an openwork central flourish above an upholstered cartouche-shaped panel. Curved padded arms end in carved scroll terminals, supported by sweeping foliate uprights. Shaped seats stand above pierced, scrolling front rails and short cabriole legs. Red upholstery with a gold-colored foliate pattern matches the settee offered as Lot 134, with contrasting red floral fabric covering the reverse of each back. Dimensions: 48.5 in. H, 29 in. W, 25 in. D, each. Seat height: 16.5 in. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Rubbing, surface cracking and scattered losses to gilding, including wear on the rear legs and frame edges. Later upholstery. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 48.5 x 29 x 25 in