Lot 46

Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Folding Curule Form 'Dante' Armchair

Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

38 x 26 1/2 x 20 1/2 in., height of seat 20 1/4 in.

Note: A related chair from The Collection Of Philip Lehman, Esq, is illustrated in W. Odom, The History of Italian Furniture from the 14th to the 19th Centuries, A38  Vol. I, P. 183, Fig. 168.

Condition

Excessive worming on the feet with losses. The chair is upholstered in such a way that it no longer folds. Missing a front left brass stud. The chair with nicks, scuffing and minor losses throughout. Fitted with later elements. Sound frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.