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A PAIR OF ROSEWOOD SOFAS IN THE ANTIQUARIAN TASTE MOST UNUSUALLY SET

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A PAIR OF ROSEWOOD SOFAS IN THE ANTIQUARIAN TASTE MOST UNUSUALLY SET WITH SOLID GILT BRASS LEGS
English. Circa 1830.
Measurements
Height: 53" (135cm)
Width: 71" (180cm)
Maximum Depth: 34" (86cm)
Research

Of rosewood and gilt brass. Each with a shaped and upholstered wing back flanked by upholstered arms, the seat above the frieze centred by an elaborately cast scrolling acanthine mount flanked below by scrolled volute mounts. The central mount flanked to the frieze by four rosette mounts, the angles decorated with scrolling anthemion mounts, the frieze to the sides mounted with conforming rosettes, the whole raised on four boldly cast gilt-bronze legs, each leg headed by acanthus leaves and terminating in a scrolled foot raised on a castor.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	8005
Incollect Reference #:	727035

Dimensions

W.	70.87 in;	H.	53.15 in;	D.	33.86 in;
W.	180 cm;	H.	135 cm;	D.	86 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.