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Carlo Bugatti, a settee

Description
Settee in Moorish style by Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940); in walnut and ebonized wood, inlays in pewter and copper, hand-hammered copper appliques and seat borders, hand-painted parchment. Backrest depicting famous saying in Arabic by Ali (Abi ibn Abi Talib), cousin and son-in-law of Islamic prophet Muhammad, loosely translated as “It is not the boy who says he was my father”. Additional slightly worn saying in Arabic in the lower right corner of the seat.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	“Carlo, Rembrandt, Ettore, Jean Bugatti”, page 84, by Philippe Dejean, Rizolli, NYC, USA, 1982. (related model illustrated)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ebonized wood, walnut, parchment, copper, paint.
Condition:	Good. Professionally restored with preserving original patina. Usual wear on the seat, all parts present sans silk tassels.
Creation Date:	1890's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Nouveau
Dealer Reference #:	SF13
Incollect Reference #:	737613