Third quarter 19th century, upholstered in a tapestry depicting maidens assisting a nobleman in removing his armor, with an arched crestrail over a flat back issuing scrolled arms on outcurved supports joining the rectangular seat, over a serpentine seatrail supported on acanthus-headed cabriole legs, on scroll feet , 43'' H x 68'' W x 28'' D, est: $1200/1800

Overall good condition. General marks, scratches, minor chips and losses to gilding and shrinkage cracks at joints commensurate with age. Evidence of woodworm throughout. Left arm detached from back and subsequently repaired; same arm's support currently detached from seat. Glue evident at joint between seat and back at left side. Right center leg somewhat loose. Repaired left back leg. Scattered small areas of green paint to frame. Upholstery in overall good condition, with soiling commensurate with age.