En bois peint bleu, crème et rouge, les pieds fuselés et cannelés, l'assise à châssis garnie de tissu à décor floral polychrome sur fond crème ; différences de dimensions petits accidents et manques, traces de vers
H. : 53 cm (20 ¾ in.)
l. : 158 et 194 cm (62 ¼ in. and 76 ¼ in.)
P. : 51 et 50,5 cm (20 and 19 ¾ in.)

Provenance :
Ancienne collection Villa Aglié, Turin.
Christie's Londres, le 26 avril 2016, lot 30.

A matched pair of Italian red, blue and cream painted benches, late 18th century, probably Piedmontese

CONDITION REPORT :
Good overall condition despite the inevitable losses and marks in accordance with age and use. The catalogue illustration is accurate despite being too bright. Traces of woodworms in places. Losses to the painted areas throughout. Losses and accidents on some of the bird-shaped carved ornaments decorating the upper area of the benches' feet. Accidents on two of the front legs of the smaller bench and to one of the front legs on the larger one (slightly wobbly) which could benefit from strengthening. One stain and one trace of previous accident to the upholstery of the smaller bench. Few minor stains to the upholstery of the other. Charming and elegant model with good potential.