Rare Venetian 18th-19th Century Chinoiserie Red-Lacquer and Gilt Gondola Chair
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Rare Venetian 18th-19th Century Chinoiserie Red-Lacquer and Gilt Gondola Chair
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- Dimensions:Height: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A beautiful Gondola armchair in mainly original condition with some distress areas with old splits, paint losses, touch-ups and minor restorations. The fabric is later. Please view all images for an accurate condition view.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A1335 1stDibs: LU1796212728621
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