Sale 1196
London
|
14 November 2013
Price realised
GBP 7,500
Estimate
A SET OF FOUR ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT WALNUT AND FLEMISH VERDURE TAPESTRY ARMCHAIRS THE TAPESTRY 17TH CENTURY, THE CHAIRS 19TH CENTURY Each with upswept foliate finials, the close-nailed rectangular back and padded seat above square legs joined by carved pierced stretchers to front and back 54 in. (137 cm.) high; 25 in. (65 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep
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