ITALIAN DIRECTOIRE STYLE PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT CANAPE,late 19th-early 20th century. Curving back-scrolled crest with gilt urn-and-beaded swag frieze over trapezoidal padded back; enclosed side panels; carved hand rests above columnar arm stumps; padded tight seat; vitruvian scroll-carved seat rail flanking flowerhead corner blocks above turned tapering legs. - 35 in. x 53 in. x 21 3/4 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000
