(2) Spanish Baroque Period Carved Side Chairs, 17TH/ 18TH C.

Lot description

Spanish Baroque period mixed wood side chairs, Spain, 17th/ 18th c., a near pair, each having wide foliate carved crest rail, over rectangular slab seat, a wide front stretcher with foliate carving, raised on straight legs joined by box stretcher, chairs are in fragile condition with heavy restorations, wear and losses commensurate with age; they are not suitable for sitting,  largest: approx 38.75"h, 16.5"w, 16.25"d, seat height: approx 20.75"h Provenance: Sold by Austin Auction Gallery in August 2015, lot number 663, original provenance from the estate of Marcia Bland Brown, internationally acclaimed Interior Architect and Interior Designer, recognized and published in books including Casa San Miguel: Inspired Design and Decoration, Casa Bohemia: The Spanish- Style House and Mexican Tiles: Color, Style, Design, as well as magazines including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, Departures and Texas Monthly