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19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian
$20,050.05List Price
About the Item
- Attributed to:Pauly et Cie (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear commensurate with age and use. The silver leaf has a good patination. Chair is completely solid and stable. It has reinforcement struts under the seat but these have the same (believed) original paint so are deemed to be original.
- Seller Location:Totnes, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6329227465652
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