An Italian neoclassical polychrome-painted and carved chair, attributed Michelangelo Pergolesi late 18th century

Together with a matching chair of later date.

Chips and some minor losses to the carving of the back. Decoration refreshed in areas. Old worm, chips and some losses to the decoration. Restoration to the back left leg and to carving of back. The other chair in overall good condition. Minor surface dirt, marks and chips to the ends of the legs.
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The design of these chairs closely relates to designs published by Michelangelo Pergolesi (circa 1760-1801), a noted designer of decorative ornament who was active in Italy and, after 1770 in England, he was employed by Robert Adam. Pergolesi published his series entitled Designs for Various Ornaments, etc., in fourteen parts between 1777 and 1801; this series included designs for urns, metalwork, furniture and ceiling decoration. Pergolesi's designs were greatly influenced by the grotesques of Raphael and by Etruscan models, and often including filigreed constructions utilizing fanciful animals, figures and architectural elements similar to those present in the chairs.