Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Curule Leg Long Bench, circa 1805
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Description
A rare and elegant circa 1805 Swedish late Gustavian period neoclassical long bench, the upholstered seat atop carved giltwood frame having tripartite curule leg supports connected by turned stretcher bars. Height to top of seat rail is 15".
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More Information
Origin: Sweden Period: 19th Century Materials: Giltwood, upholstery Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Historical giltwood finish with minor losses and "touch-ups", presents beautifully. Vintage silk upholstery with flaws, reupholstery recommended. Creation Date: circa 1805 Styles / Movements: Gustavian, Traditional, Neoclassical Incollect Reference #: 789790 -
Dimensions
W. 47 in; H. 17.5 in; D. 15.63 in; W. 119.38 cm; H. 44.45 cm; D. 39.7 cm; Seat H. 17.5 in; Seat H. 44.45 cm;
Message from Seller:
Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.