Chair - Wood - Grotesque

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 230 - € 280
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This Italian antique wooden chair, dating from 1910–1920, is painted red and decorated with carved grotesque motifs.

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Description from the seller

Decorative carved wooden chair, characterized by a compact vertical structure.

Completely repainted in a bright red color (coral/vivid shade).

The tall, shaped backrest features rich carvings with floral motifs, acanthus leaves, heraldic or symbolic elements centrally topped by a leafy pediment. The lower support (legs/footrest) is embellished with a relief-carved grotesque mask (inspired by the "Green Man" style or Renaissance grotesques) with lateral volutes and shaped feet.

Renaissance / Neo-Renaissance style (or Eclectic/Historic Revival). The form recalls the typical Italian Renaissance-inspired high chairs or chairs (often referred to as in the "Dante" or "Savonarola" style for the historical inspiration), enriched with Mannerist and Baroque motifs such as grotesque mascarons and scrolling arabesques with acanthus leaves.

Typically dated to the late 19th century and the early 20th century (eclectic/historic period of imitation antique furniture).
A artistic and visually striking piece of furniture, usable as an accent element or as decorative modern vintage/antique.
It will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking across Europe.
For ecological responsibility, the packaging is made from reusable material suitable for the purpose.

Decorative carved wooden chair, characterized by a compact vertical structure.

Completely repainted in a bright red color (coral/vivid shade).

The tall, shaped backrest features rich carvings with floral motifs, acanthus leaves, heraldic or symbolic elements centrally topped by a leafy pediment. The lower support (legs/footrest) is embellished with a relief-carved grotesque mask (inspired by the "Green Man" style or Renaissance grotesques) with lateral volutes and shaped feet.

Renaissance / Neo-Renaissance style (or Eclectic/Historic Revival). The form recalls the typical Italian Renaissance-inspired high chairs or chairs (often referred to as in the "Dante" or "Savonarola" style for the historical inspiration), enriched with Mannerist and Baroque motifs such as grotesque mascarons and scrolling arabesques with acanthus leaves.

Typically dated to the late 19th century and the early 20th century (eclectic/historic period of imitation antique furniture).
A artistic and visually striking piece of furniture, usable as an accent element or as decorative modern vintage/antique.
It will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking across Europe.
For ecological responsibility, the packaging is made from reusable material suitable for the purpose.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Grotesque
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Red
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
130 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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