Pair of C18th Italian Ivory-inlaid Walnut Side Chairs.

Pair of C18th Italian ivory-inlaid walnut side chairs .

Decorative pair of cabriole-legged Italian chairs with extensive ivory and pen-work shaded inlay decoration to the frames and shaped splats . The top rail of each chair with a central ‘grotesque’ mask and the shaped centre back-splats each with contrasting amorini or putti design detail.

The frames and shapely cabriole fore-legs all inlaid with trailing foliage and flower-head designs , the shaped front seat-rail with inlaid ivory classical-style urn detail .

The ‘balloon’ shaped seats upholstered in serviceable decorative fabric (could be recovered at cost in client’s choice of replacement fabric) .

Evidence of minor historic extinct woodworm , which has been further treated in our workshops. Minor loss of ivory line inlay to one chair .

Good mellow faded colour and patina to the walnut which combines well to form a subtle contrast to the quality ivory inlay .

H 42”

W 21”

D 16”

Italy c.1780

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