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The curved back sweeps into short scrolled arms above a seat rail applied with gilt anthemion ornament, on turned front legs and sabre back legs. Upholstered in a blue and cream striped silk. 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The serpentine top rails and pierced interlaced splats are picked out with gilded foliage, above shaped seat rails and cabriole front legs carved with acanthus at the knees. Upholstered in a navy silk woven with gold scrolls. 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The square back and padded arms rest on turned and gilded supports above a seat rail applied with foliate mounts, on turned tapering front legs and sabre back legs. Upholstered in a rich red cut velvet in a Persian-inspired design. 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