Lot 212
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A pair of carved and stained wood armchairs, probably third quarter 20th century
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A pair of carved and stained wood armchairs, probably third quarter 20th century

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A pair of carved and stained wood armchairs, probably third quarter 20th century
Each modelled as a standing bear, with arms outstretched to support the rush seat, the scroll arms pierced with stylised foliage, the front legs as tree trunks
36½in. (92.7cm.) high (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Bruce M.Newman Fantasy Furniture, Rizzoli, New York, 1989.
A similar armchair, from the Black Forest area and dating from the nineteenth century is illustrated on page 123.

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