A gilt-bronze-mounted mahogany daybed possibly Austrian, 19th century

of gondola shape, mounted with gilt bronze paterae, laurels and elaborate sunbursts with acanthus and other classical motifs, on four painted paw feet

This elegant daybed is in overall good condition; it does have a very small repair to one leg, but otherwise there is nothing relevant to note, in terms of damage, restorations or marks. The mounts are in good condition and none are missing. It will need new upholstery as now it is just in plain calico. The invisible upholstery block supports are new.The quality of both the mahogany and the mounts is quite good.
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