Lot 144
  • 144

A carved mahogany three seater sofa in 17th century style, 20th century

Estimate
500 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • mahogany / pine
  • sofa: 143cm. high, 228cm. wide, 78cm. deep; 4ft. 8¼in., 7ft. 5¾in., 2ft. 6¾in. Banquette: 64cm. high, 184cm. wide, 74cm. deep; 2ft. 1¼in., 6ft. ½in., 2ft. 5¼in.
the arched padded back, sides and outward scrolled arms above three loose cushions on four cabriole front legs carved with piastres on web feet on two splayed rear legs together with a red velvet upholstered banquette, Modern with outward scrolled arms buttoned seat and fringing

Literature

Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, p. 102, where the red banquette is illustrated in the Stanza delle Stagione.

Condition

Sofa: Good condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches. The second from the right foot when facing has a section chipped off the front. Banquette: Good condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Would benefit from a light clean.
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