Large, carved Baroque ceremonial throne from the 19th century

An imposing and extremely rare throne or ceremonial armchair, carved and gilded in wood, featuring Baroque elements. It stands out for its magnificent 170-cm-high backrest and red damask upholstery. Dating from the second half of the 19th century and crafted in the Neo-Baroque style, the upper part of the backrest features a central female face carved in relief, surrounded by floral garlands and hand-carved gilded details. The wide, curved armrests are decorated with openwork and terminate in pronounced volutes that curve outward. The seat rests on cabriole legs joined at the center by a striking decorative X-shaped crossbar. Dimensions: H 170 cm, W 92 cm, D 85 cm. Excellent condition; ready for immediate installation. Italy, second half of the 19th century.