A George III Giltwood Sofa In The Manner Of John Cobb
View Similar Items
1 of 10
A George III Giltwood Sofa In The Manner Of John Cobb
About the Item
This stylish settee with its distinctive gadrooned frame and finely carved knees belongs to a group of seat furniture traditionally associated with the celebrated cabinet-maker John Cobb (d.1778) of St. Martin's Lane and `upholsterer' to George III from 1761. A related settee was sold, Christie's, London, The Property of Henry Hirsch, 10 June, 1931, lot 45.
Further examples of this type of seat furniture are illustrated in R. W. Symonds, `The French Style in English Furniture', The Antique Collector, July-August 1950; M. Harris, The English Chair, rev. ed, 1948, p.142, pl.LXX; and Francis Lenygon,Furniture in England, 1914, fig.101; a suite of six armchairs and a settee from the de Souza Collection, Lisbon, is illustrated, Partridge, Summer Exhibition, 1974, pp. 106-107.
Provenance: Formerly in the Kluge Collection, Albemarle House, Charlottesville, Virginia
- Dimensions:Height: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)Width: 70.5 in (179.07 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:English, c. 1760
- Condition:Good restored antique condition and later-gilded as stated; reinforcements to rails and joints on underside, including wooden and iron cross braces; the surface with the usual scattered chips and flaking to gilding, in areas exposing the red clay, or bole, underlayer.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 100924888978
You May Also Like
- Mid-Century Modern Sofa in the Manner of Finn JuhlBy Finn JuhlLocated in Plainview, NYA timeless Mid-Century Modern style Sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl ( Danish 1912- 1989). The sofa features sculptural shape inspired by the Modern free art. The seat and back of the...Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
$7,900 Sale Price52% Off - Giltwood Sofa Hand Carved in the Louis XV StyleBy La Maison LondonLocated in London, Park RoyalAn elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve...Category
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
MaterialsWood, Giltwood
- French Giltwood Canapé Attributed to Georges JacobBy François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-DesmalterLocated in Montreal, QuebecRare and exceptional piece. This large and beautiful sofa is a fine example of the work of famed menuisier Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814), who was one of the two most prom...Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
MaterialsVelvet, Giltwood
$19,200 Sale Price20% Off - French Napoleon III Upholstered Sofa in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870Located in Miami, FLPeriod French Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood, with triple hump-camel back and turned and fluted front legs resting on casters, with uphols...Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canape or SofaLocated in Dallas, TX19th Century French Louis XV giltwood canape or sofa displays the grandeur and opulence of the Rococo style during one of its revivals of the Napoleon III era. The gracious, naturali...Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
MaterialsSilk, Giltwood
$4,720 Sale Price20% Off - "La Perla Prescelta" Sofa Together With "The Art Of Mother Of Pearl Inlay"By Bizimyer FurnitureLocated in Istanbul, 34"La Perla Prescelta" Sofa Together With "The Art Of Mother Of Pearl Inlay". Hand Crafted, Istanbul. Designed by Hasan Samet Bizimyer. Design, Art, Innovation. Bizimyer Furniture Pre...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Sofas
MaterialsMetal, Stainless Steel, Bronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique English Chair 18th Century
Antique 18th Century French Chair
Antique 18th Century Couch
18th Century Antique Sofa
18th Century George Iii Giltwood
18th Century Style Sofa
18th C French Chairs
Serpentine Style Sofa
Carved Giltwood Sofa
French Giltwood Sofa
18th Century Giltwood Chair
George Style Sofa
Giltwood Armchairs 18th
English Antique George Chair
18th C French Armchairs
Antique George Iii Chair
Harris Antiques
French Antique Giltwood Chair