SIGNED LUIGI FRULLINI (FIRENZE) RENAISSANCE REVIVAL ORNATELY CARVED WALNUT MONUMENTAL X-FORM ARMCHAIR,19th century, L. Frullini Firenze. Arching crest rail with mythical beasts over blocked mask-carved frieze; scrolling down-swept arms ending in reclining putto and pillow-carved hand rests; elaborate similarly detailed X-form sides with lion masks; elaborately carved back features overlapping leaf-tip carving with shell and dolphin; carved seat rail - 41 1/4 in. x 33 1/4 in. c 24 1/2 in. (seat depth). Estimate $15,000-25,000
Luigi Frullini, Florentine (1839-1897). Master carver and furniture maker who was commissioned to decorate some of the most opulent homesin the United States during the last quarter of the 19th century. His most notable achievement was Chateau-sur-mer in Newport, RI signed Luigi Frullini (Firenze) Renaissance revival ornately carved walnut monumental X-form
Not an open Arm Chair, just carved arm chair Good/Excellent Condition: with original finish very little, if any, UV damage Light wear to back of right stile crest top edge (very minor) Chair in very good condition with no restorations
