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    29 - 30 March 2001

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    • A SET OF SIX NORTH ITALIAN BAR
    Lot 73

    A SET OF SIX NORTH ITALIAN BAROQUE PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT DINING CHAIRS

    PROBABLY VENICE, CIRCA 1720

    Price realised

    USD 16,450

    Estimate

    USD 10,000 - USD 15,000

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    A SET OF SIX NORTH ITALIAN BAROQUE PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT DINING CHAIRS
    probably Venice, circa 1720
    Comprising four side chairs and two armchairs, each padded rectangular back, arms and seat covered in blue and white cotton upholstery, on scrolling shell and acanthus-sheathed legs, joined by an X-stretcher, decorated with bellflower husks, centered by a five ball cartouche on stepped block feet, redecorated, previously silvered, later corner blocks, the feet possibly originally with further elements (6)

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