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Rare Throne Chair in Pewter Copper and Parchment by Carlo Bugatti

Creator: Carlo Bugatti
Offered by: Milord Antiques

Description
Rare Throne Chair in Pewter Copper and Parchment by Carlo Bugatti
Rare and important carved walnut throne chair by Carlo Bugatti, upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decorations. Italy, circa 1902. In 1888 when Bugatti exhibited at the Italian Exhibition in Earls Court, London, from which nine pieces of his furniture were illustrated in the Queen, The Lady’s Newspaper. Bugatti made a strong impression on the British, being awarded a diploma of honour and subsequently receiving one of his most notable interior design commissions, the bedroom for the English society figure Cyril Flower, Lord Battersea. The first example of this chair can be seen in one of the rooms designed by Bugatti for Lord Battersea ( see period photos ). A similar example can be seen in the book Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Dejean, pg. 44 See current image of current 2024 exhibition: "Monticelli, précurseur de l'impressionnisme & Bugatti, une dynastie de créateurs" in Uzès France. Provenance: Blackman Cruz : Beauty and Mischief , private collection of David Cruz Los Angeles, acquired in Mexico City about 30 years ago by David Cruz .

width
30
height
61
depth
23
condition
Very good original condition, retaining its original cotton tassel work which shows wear and fragility, original hand painted parchment showing normal wear and patination considering age and use.
Circa 1900

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
200 Lex Booth #:	30
Incollect Reference #:	779004

Dimensions

W.	30 in;	H.	61 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	76.2 cm;	H.	154.94 cm;	D.	58.42 cm;

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