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Antique Italian Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Dragon & Knight Throne Chair 1880

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A fine & remarkable carved walnut Renaissance Revival Italian Curule chair, carved with Dragons & Knights, circa 1880. The chair having a very finely carved top crest with a pair of winged dragons with their claws resting on a shield draped with a carved chain with a dragons tooth, the dragons flank a knight's helmet, to each side are 'grotesques' carved as the head of monks. The back having an upholstered head rest with stylized acanthus leaf carving with a carved mask to the center, the chair is upholstered in a high quality gold fabric with a scrolling leafy pattern. The curved arms terminate with carved dragon's claws resting on grotesque heads with ram's horns, the seat is of X-frame or Curule shape, the lower front of the seat having a carved knight's helmet flanked with a pair of halberds or battle axes. The curved legs joined with a 'H' frame stretcher with rounded stretcher bars carved with acanthus leaves, the chair is raised on substantial carved paw feet. Condition is excellent the chair is very sturdy & comfortable, the upholstery & fabric are in great condition, the chair exemplifies the carver's art & ability, this truly is a rare & spectacular carved antique Italian Renaissance Revival chair. Ready to grace your space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-105501stDibs: LU4876141707142

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