A fine Italian Rococo walnut armchair. Venice, mid-18th century. Photo: Courtesy Sotheby's

with a pierced cartouche-shaped backrest and pierced baluster spat, the serpentine armrests on scrolled supports above a drop-in seat, raised on cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. 110.5 cm; 68.5 cm; 61 cm. Estimate 30,000—50,000 USD

EXHIBITED: Winter Antiques Show, January 19.28, 2007, New York

International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show, October 19-25, 2007, New York

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