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September 2005 Fine Art and Antiques Auction

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417. Ornately Carved Renaissance Style Arm Chair, C. Early 20th Century

This impressive oak arm chair, apprx 51" H x 21-1/2" D x 25-1/2" W. Ornately carved throughout including two preening birds on the pierced crown, flanked by two oval shaped carved finials. Chair back is also pierced and has scrolling floral designs, two birds heads across the bottom flanked by turned pillars. Chair back and seat are upholstered with a tapestry decorated with a people gathered in front of a castle watching two men in armor dueling on horseback. Arms sit on turned supports. The arms, legs the band around the seat are also carved in floral pattern. The pierced apron has a central urn filled with fruit flanked by four cupid type figures. Has a turned stretcher and sits on claw feet.



700/900
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