$1,422
Pair of Baroque-style Carved and Parcel-gilt Armchairs, early 20th century, rectangular upholstered backs, with acanthus-carved and parcel-gilt downswept arms, on overupholstered seat, with tapered acanthus-carved balustroid legs joined by a fancy H-stretcher, full ht. 47, seat ht. 20 in. upholstery: both with some fading, soiling at headrest, and scattered soiling. one with thread breaks and heavier soiling at seat. wear to gilding at handholds. legs with stable vertical shrinkage cracks.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-01-08