Hello, I purchased these pieces via private sale a few months ago. I have no history and no distinguishing marks. I have searched for pieces similar but found nothing. All I am told is the chairs were reupholstered at some point. The chairs were also painted- badly. I am wondering if they are antiques, knock offs? If they should be refinished, reupholstered, or can they be painted? Or is it not worth it to do anything?
I don't have great pictures. But the gold and green chairs have a scrolled heart carved into the wood on top and a swirled hand and foot. The dresser and hutch have both raised and recessed carvings and no nails or screws holding it together. They are both fairly heavy for their size.
Capo di Monte (made in Italy) ceramic or porcelain(i dont know).. 28 1/2" tall, width and depth is 8" octagonal shape. actually 2 separate pieces (pot and stand)...my mother bought it at an estate sale where the lady(ignorant to such things as i am) told my mother that this piece was brought back from overseas by her father, who was in the war. i can find no dates, but both pot and stand has capo di monte marks. (as seen in my pics)
my mother seems to think this could be worth more than she paid..... she gave it to me, and i'm really curious.... any help would be greatly appreciated... thank you
This is a very lifelike looking ,beautifully executed, stuffed horse's hide rocking horse on wheels, in very good condition with minor wear and tear expected from regular use, it has caved wood face and hooves with glass eyes. made with real horse's hide and hair.Beautiful to look at /display or for a child to play . I would like to know more about it including the price estimate.Thank you for your time and expertise.john