A Set of Four Black and Polychrome Chinoiserie-Decorated Chairs

A Set of Four Black and Polychrome Chinoiserie-Decorated Chairs

Late 19th Century
comprising two armchairs and two side chairs
Armchairs, height 41 inches x width 26 1/2 x depth 26 x seat height 18 inches
Side chairs, height 35 x width 16 1/2 x depth 16 x seat height 17 inches.

Property from the Collection of William L. Bernhard and Catherine Cahill European Furniture & Decorative Arts The chairs are structurally sound and in overall good, gentle condition consistent with normal use. There are areas of wear and dust encrustations to the painted surfaces overall, a few scattered nicks to the legs. The armchairs are sprung. The embroidered upholstery has some wear overall consistent with normal, gentle use and age, some sun-fading. One of the armchairs has a detached bell.