AN ITALIAN EMPIRE GILTWOOD AND GILT COMPOSITION ARMCHAIR
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
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AN ITALIAN EMPIRE GILTWOOD AND GILT COMPOSITION ARMCHAIR
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
The outscrolled back with central cypher of 'N' below a crown with a laurel garland, the arms in the form of cornucopiae on fluted legs headed by masks, regilt, lacking upholstery
Lot Essay
The crowned 'N' on this chair might indicate a link with one of Napolean's brothers whom he placed on various thrones of Italy, such as Jerome, who was made King of Naples.