Italian, Pair of "Tutankhamun Throne" Armchairs

Italian

Pair of "Tutankhamun Throne" Armchairs
circa 1930
Carved and polychrome wood. The arms are formed as falcons with outstretched wings resting on palmette-decorated supports. The curved back is carved with a depiction of Tutankhamun and Queen Ankhesenamun beneath the winged sun disc, framed by hieroglyphs. The front uprights terminate in lion heads and paws. Turned and carved stretcher.

H. 112.5 cm W. 66 cm D. 54 cm

Provenance:
> Private collection, Paris

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