An Italian rococo polychrome-painted and parcel-gilt-decorated armchair. Veneto, circa 1760. Photo: Courtesy Sotheby's

with a cartouche-shaped backrest and armrests on curved supports, the shaped seat rail raised on cabriole legs, the whole decorated with flowers and foliage, upholstered à chassis. Decoration refreshed. - 105.5 cm; 64.5 cm; 66 cm - Estimate 8,000—12,000 USD

Sotheby's. The Foster-Gwin Collection. 24 Oct 08. New York - www.sothebys.com