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Italian Renaissance Chair
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Over the course of five centuries of use, this Italian Renaissance walnut chair has acquired a rich patina. Its austere form is relieved by the sensuously carved back splat and front stretcher. We purchased the chair in Paris from Pierre Le-Tan, the celebrated artist and collector who was photographed on it when his studio was published in The World of Interiors in 2018 But its earlier provenance remains a mystery, despite two tantalizing clues: a large “F. R.” painted on the rear legs in a 16th or 17th century script, and a turn of the 20th century Italian shipping label affixed to the underside of the seat. This label states that the chair was to be shipped “with no great speed” to a gentleman in Paris named César something-or-other, who lived at number 7 rue de la something. How annoying that the collector’s surname is now illegible, as is his exact address, which might allow us to trace his identity.
- Dimensions:Height: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1600
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1061422096252
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