PIEMONT, début du XIXème siècle, A pair of fruitwood armchairs with a slightly curved banded back resting on two tapered legs at the front and sabre-shaped at the back. The armrests are carved with ram's horn heads and have a patina. On the inside of the rear belt, label with the mention "Proprieta Csa Giulia OLDOFREDI SEYSSEL". Antique trim straps. Inspired by the French Directoire style. H. 91 cm - Width : 56.5 cm - Depth : 54 cm. Wear to the patina, some scratches, accidents and restorations, notably to the backs and armrests. In 1873, Giulia OLDOFREDI TADINI (1846-1894) married Artemo de SEYSSEL (1835-1911), 14th Marquis of AIX, Marquis of Sommariva del Bosco, Captain in the regiment of the lancers of Montebello and aide-de-camp of General Count Maurice de Soimaz, during the campaigns of 1859 and 1860, lived at the castle of Sommariva. This pair of armchairs probably comes from the Castle of Sommariva del Bosco.