A Pair of 19th Century Venetian Silvered and Gilt Grotto Armchairs attributed to Pauly et Cie
A pair of Italian carved, silvered and gilt 'Grotto' armchairs, attributed to Pauly et Cie Venetian, second half 19th century. Each in the form of an open scallop shell, the arms in the form of dolphins and legs in the form of conch shells.
Very decorative. These armchairs have signs of age and use. There are losses to gilding, paint, cracks and chips to carved decoration. They have ingrained dirt and old marks, typical of grotto furniture of this nature. and period. The chairs are totally of sound structure and solid including the arms
Pauly & Cie were a world famous glass foundry and later equally famous furniture manufacturer. Their grotto furniture has continued to this day to be revered around the world.
A pair of Italian carved, silvered and gilt 'Grotto' armchairs, attributed to Pauly et Cie Venetian, second half 19th century. Each in the form of an open scallop shell, the arms in the form of dolphins and legs in the form of conch shells.
Very decorative. These armchairs have signs of age and use. There are losses to gilding, paint, cracks and chips to carved decoration. They have ingrained dirt and old marks, typical of grotto furniture of this nature. and period. The chairs are totally of sound structure and solid including the arms
Pauly & Cie were a world famous glass foundry and later equally famous furniture manufacturer. Their grotto furniture has continued to this day to be revered around the world.
A pair of Italian carved, silvered and gilt 'Grotto' armchairs, attributed to Pauly et Cie Venetian, second half 19th century. Each in the form of an open scallop shell, the arms in the form of dolphins and legs in the form of conch shells.
Very decorative. These armchairs have signs of age and use. There are losses to gilding, paint, cracks and chips to carved decoration. They have ingrained dirt and old marks, typical of grotto furniture of this nature. and period. The chairs are totally of sound structure and solid including the arms
Pauly & Cie were a world famous glass foundry and later equally famous furniture manufacturer. Their grotto furniture has continued to this day to be revered around the world.
