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Carlo Bugatti, a settee

Creator: Carlo Bugatti
Offered by: Combray Gallery

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.

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, Collectible Design
Dealer Reference #:	SF13
Incollect Reference #:	737613

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Message from Seller:

Combray Gallery, located in Hudson, NY, specializes in European furniture, lighting, and decorative arts from the 18th to mid-20th century, alongside contemporary artworks and traditional oil paintings. For inquiries, please contact contact@combraygallery.com or call 518.828.2880 to explore our curated collection of fine antiques and art.