14 ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT AND BLUE-PAINTED VENETIAN DINING SIDE CHAIRS. Set eight 18th century and set six very closely similar, made somewhat later (probably 19th century). All hand-carved and hand gilt-decorated and painted two closely similar shades of gray. Shaped splat; shell-and-leaf carved apron; scroll-and-peg feet; flaring seat with peach upholstery enhanced with banded embellishments. PROVENANCE: Estate of Prince Nicolò Pignatelli Aragona Cortes, Lyford Cay Estimate $2,500-4,000
