Rare Austrian Baroque Carved and Painted Chair

late 17th century, elaborately carved walnut? frame with large lion mask appliques front and back, lion's head hand grips and scrolled backs, backs centering leaf carved splat with a cross and "IHS", green velvet upholstered seat, lion's paw feet, 33-1/2 x 27-1/2 x 23 in.Literature: Illustrated in Die Sammlung Dr. Albert Figdor, Wein (Atraria & Co, Wein) 1930, figure 802 (a copy of the book accompanies the lot); this book further references H. Stegmann, Kunst und Kunsthandwerk, X. Jahrg. 1907, Abb. 104 - Provenance: According to literature, from the Military Church in Brunn; Fr. V. Amerling, Vienna; Dr. Albert Figdor, Vienna; Kende Galleries, New York, 1949, no. 192 (accompanied by catalog); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition Report: some patches and repairs at toe laminations, minor cracks and repairs at back rests including break and repair at one scrolled stile, chips to carving, some small patches at leaf tips, other scattered distress and minor repairs, wear and distress to velvet upholstery