A Pair of Continental Rococo Giltwood Armchairs, Probably Swedish, Mid-18th Century
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A Pair of Continental Rococo Giltwood Armchairs, Probably Swedish, Mid-18th Century
one stamped G.H.C. / 984 inside front seat rail; the other stamped GH inside back seat rail and G.H.C. / 977 inside front seat rail
height 38 in.; width 33 in.; depth 26 in.
96.5 cm; 83.8 cm; 66 cm
Condition Report:
Structurally sound and ready to use. With typical scattered chips, flakes, and a few losses and old repairs to gilt surfaces revealing gesso, bole, and bare wood in areas, mostly visible in catalogue photos. Old inactive worm holes to rails, consistent with age. Some minor shrinkage to joints. One partially tipped, the other previously with tips. Upholstery in good appearance with general minor wear, one with small tear to proper right upper corner on the back.
The seat height of each is approximately 17 inches.
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Property from an Important Estate
A Pair of Continental Rococo Giltwood Armchairs, Probably Swedish, Mid-18th Century
one stamped G.H.C. / 984 inside front seat rail; the other stamped GH inside back seat rail and G.H.C. / 977 inside front seat rail
height 38 in.; width 33 in.; depth 26 in.
96.5 cm; 83.8 cm; 66 cm
Condition Report:
Structurally sound and ready to use. With typical scattered chips, flakes, and a few losses and old repairs to gilt surfaces revealing gesso, bole, and bare wood in areas, mostly visible in catalogue photos. Old inactive worm holes to rails, consistent with age. Some minor shrinkage to joints. One partially tipped, the other previously with tips. Upholstery in good appearance with general minor wear, one with small tear to proper right upper corner on the back.
The seat height of each is approximately 17 inches.
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