Probably written by Peter Thornton, 1976 ARMCHAIR ITALY (Venice). c. 1700 Carved boxwood, the upholstery of modern silk velvet, with fringing The acanthus carving resembles printed designs by Johann Indau, Romanische Ziehrathen (before 1685), Mathias Echter, Fogliami romane (1679) and others. The technique of the carving is close to the work of Andreas Brustolon (1662-1723). This chair is probably an important Venetian example of the international acanthus style. It was formerly at Eastnor Castle. W.6-1976 [01/01/1976]