Italian Renaissance Side Chair

Probably 16th century, walnut, back stiles with carved foliate finials and half upholstered back rest, upholstered seat with relief carved lower rail, with shaped side and rear stretchers and square legs; with appropriate upholstery.

43 x 19.5 x 16 in.

Purchased at the Historic Chinqua Penn Auction, April 2012.

Base retains Mrs. Penn's shipping label.

Loss of wood to top left finial; worm holes throughout; wood loss to side stretcher.

$500 - 800