Italian Ebony and Bone-Inlaid Side Chair
19th century, in the Renaissance taste, the profusely inlaid chair with an elaborate pierce-carved crest centered by a suit of armor bust, flanked by seated lions holding shields, with spiral-twist back posts and spindles, and raised on turned and carved legs joined by spiral-twist box stretchers, the seat upholstered with black leather and topped with an associated beaded pink pillow.
h. 44", w. 20", d. 20"
Provenance: Estate of Ann and Howard Barnett, New Orleans, Louisiana.

In good, solid condition. There is mild fading to the finish on the back side of the chair, along with water marks. There are fine shrinkage lines to the inlay. There are sections of inlay gone to the front corners just under the seat. Also, some inlay losses to the blocks at the lower front legs and the stretcher. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.