A pair of cast iron and brass 'X' framed chairs, Italian, 17th century, each with cast iron and brass stiles with circular domed bell shaped surmounts, the back straps, arms and seats upholstered in burgundy embossed velvet with matching loose cushion, openwork 'X' shaped frame, the legs terminating in ball and claw feet (2). Provenance: Sotheby's, Sydney. The Collection of Mrs Elizabeth Dangar, 12 June 2001, lot 6