A GEORGE III CARVED WALNUT SETTEE IN THE FRENCH TASTE circa 1785

of serpentine form with a molded frame, the upholstered back with a triple arched crest, each carved with a spray of flowers and leaves, continuing to padded arms with scrolled terminal continuing to curved supports, the upholstered serpentine form seat within a similarly molded and flower  and leaf carved frame continuing to cabriole legs with flower spray carved knees with scrolls above turned toes.

Old repaired breaks to some legs with some plugs, infilling and inpainting, the seat rails reinforced with later blocks, later central stretcher, overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use, the later upholstery in distressed condition and would benefit from re-upholstering.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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A French Sofa cabriole legs and carved detail was published by A. Hepplewihite & Co. in The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, Ist Edition, 1788, the authors remarking that this is 'A design for a sofa in the French taste, covered with a figured damask; the ornaments' ,unlike the present example, 'should be gilt or japanned a bright colour'.