Pair of Continental Parcel-giltwood Chairs

Description:

Pair of Continental Parcel-giltwood Chairs, possibly Sweden, late 18th/early 19th century, each with padded crest rail and carved splat above a round seat cushion, on tapered channeled legs, ht. 32 5/8, wd. 14, dp. 20 1/4 in.
Estimate $20-200

Overall signs of wear to surfaces including rubbing, some nicks and chips and loss to painted/gilded finish and frame, crest rails in both chairs have movement at joints. Later covering. See photos.


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