Dagobert" armchair, Syria, early 20th century Carved wood, inlaid throughout with a plant motif of mother-of-pearl flowers and petals linked by pewter-wire stems and alternating with brass-wire finials. The scalloped backrest features a central five-pointed star surrounded by a plant crown, while the back post features a central turned-wood rosette in the moucharabieh style. 96 x 61.5 x 58.5 cm Wear, minor chips and restorations Provenance: Maison Tarazi collection.