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An Italian terracotta garden seat, C. 1920.

$3,500
£2,673.35
€3,056.96
CA$4,975.46
A$5,456.87
CHF 2,853.82
MX$65,933.91
NOK 35,807.35
SEK 33,752.76
DKK 22,815.62

About the Item

This tub form chair has a rounded back flanked by two chimera with horns and lions faces and paws. The rounded front seat and figures sit atop a plinth base with relief decoration on front and allover the back. A striking blend of classical mythology and early 20th-century craftsmanship, perfect as a garden focal point or indoor decorative element. Some restoration.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Some restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 33701stDibs: LU5630246757062

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