Carlo Bugatti, a settee
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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.
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More Information
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 -
Dimensions
W. 47 in; H. 30.75 in; D. 19 in; W. 119.38 cm; H. 78.11 cm; D. 48.26 cm; Seat H. 13.5 in; Seat H. 34.29 cm;