- 4390
Fine and Very Rare Federal Inlaid Mahogany and Figured Maple Sofa, Probably by Thomas Seymour, with John Seymour and possibly with James Cogswell, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1810
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Mahogany and Maple
- Height 36 3/4 in. by Length 81 in.
Condition
Not examined under upholstery. Breaks and repairs to proper left arm. Proper left front foot possibly repaired.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A nearly identical sofa attributed to Thomas Seymour is discussed in Robert D. Mussey Jr., The Furniture Masterworks of John & Thomas Seymour, (Salem, MA: Peabody Essex Museum, 2003), p.414-5, no. 140.