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Antique Italian Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Dragon Knight Throne Chair 1880

$3,500
£2,667.76
€3,076.98
CA$4,971.05
A$5,341.91
CHF 2,866.25
MX$62,924.46
NOK 36,039.86
SEK 32,922.18
DKK 22,996.16

About the Item

A fine remarkable carved walnut Renaissance Revival Italian Curule chair, carved with Dragons Knights, circa 1880. The chair having a very finely carved top crest with a pair of winged dragons with their claws resting on a shield draped with a carved chain with a dragons tooth, the dragons flank a knight's helmet, to each side are 'grotesques' carved as the head of monks. The back having an upholstered head rest with stylized acanthus leaf carving with a carved mask to the center, the chair is upholstered in a high quality gold fabric with a scrolling leafy pattern. The curved arms terminate with carved dragon's claws resting on grotesque heads with ram's horns, the seat is of X-frame or Curule shape, the lower front of the seat having a carved knight's helmet flanked with a pair of halberds or battle axes. The curved legs joined with a 'H' frame stretcher with rounded stretcher bars carved with acanthus leaves, the chair is raised on substantial carved paw feet. Condition is excellent the chair is very sturdy comfortable, the upholstery fabric are in great condition, the chair exemplifies the carver's art ability, this truly is a rare spectacular carved antique Italian Renaissance Revival chair. Ready to grace your space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-105501stDibs: LU4876141707142

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