Lot 89
  • 89

A George III style mahogany sofa

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • length 6 ft. 4 1/2 in.
  • 194.3 cm
the underside numbered 5772 and with two ivorine labels stamped FRANK PARTRIDGE.  Partially composed of  18th century elements, alterations and replacements.

Provenance

Frank Partridge

Catalogue Note

The present lot is similar to a pair of George III mahogany stools from Ickworth Park, Suffolk, sold at Parke-Bernet Galleries, The Walter P. Chrysler Jr. Collection of English Furniture, part I, April 29-30, 1960, lot 224.  The design of the aprons, with the palmette carving and oval patera above the stiff-leaf carved fluted legs with melon-form feet, is identical.