278
A dressing-table commode, D. José I / D. Maria I
Estimate €600–800
277
A Baroque secretary chair
Estimate €2.500–5.000
Description
Walnut.
With rich and profusely carved decoration.
Cabriole legs with zoomorphic feet.
Arm supports and back uprights in volute form, with macettes carved in full relief depicting goat heads, and back uprights with carved and pierced decoration featuring foliate motifs.
Seat upholstered in red damask fabric.
Italy, 18th/19th century.
(signs of wear)
83x65x69 cm
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