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Pair of Chairs, Sgabello type

late 1500s

Italy, late 16th century

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Medium
walnut
Measurements
Overall: 100.3 x 33.7 x 44.2 cm (39 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 17 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John L. Severance 1942.610
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Location
Not on view
Print
Two ornate walnut and gold chairs feature dark wood tones and shimmering highlights. Tall backrests display grinning faces framed by scrolls and crested tops. Below, octagonal seats contain circular depressions. Wide trestle panels replace legs, carved with central ovals and scrolling leaf patterns. Gold leaf emphasizes the deep ridges, faces, and edges of the ornate woodwork, creating high contrast against the dark, textured walnut.

Pair of Chairs, Sgabello type

late 1500s

Italy, late 16th century

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