
Mid-18th Century Rococo Canapé and Open Armchairs
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Circa 1760 Venice
Height
43 inches (109.5 cm)Width
56 inches (142.5 cm)Depth
21 inches (53.5 cm)A finely carved, polychrome painted and parcel gilded mid-eighteenth century Rococo suite of seat furniture, comprising a settee and pair of fauteuils, all having cartouche backs surmounted with stylised scallop shells, scrolling arms, the seats with rocaille work aprons and all raised on cabriole legs. Having upholstered drop in seats and detachable backs.
Dimensions Listed above relate to the settee.
Dimensions of armchairs:
Height 41 inches (104 cm)
Width 25 1/2 inches (65 cm)
Depth 20 inches (51 cm)