Rare Venetian Gondola Chair (Poltroncina) c. 1735-1760An exceptional Venetian gondola chair (poltroncina), dating from the mid 18th century, circa 17351760, made in Venice during the height of the citys fascination with Chinese chinoiserie and Eastern styles. The chair is finished in a rich red lacquer with parcel gilt ornament, decorated with animated chinoiserie scenes of Asian figures in fantastical landscapes, flowering peonies, stylised foliage, scrolling motifs and delicate pagoda like