A papier-mache side chair
Mid-19th Century
The black lacquered chair painted and decorated with gilt and mother-of-pearl inlay throughout, with inlaid mother-of-pearl cameos to the crest rail and pierced splat, atop a caned seat with tasseled cushion raised on saber legs
32.5" H x 16.25" W x 15" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Wear to gilt, surface craquelure, and losses to shell inlay throughout. Localized soiling and sun-fading to cushion.
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Mid-19th Century
The black lacquered chair painted and decorated with gilt and mother-of-pearl inlay throughout, with inlaid mother-of-pearl cameos to the crest rail and pierced splat, atop a caned seat with tasseled cushion raised on saber legs
32.5" H x 16.25" W x 15" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Wear to gilt, surface craquelure, and losses to shell inlay throughout. Localized soiling and sun-fading to cushion.