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Large Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Mahogany Sofa with Leather and Velvet Fabric

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A Very Fine Settee After a Design by William Linnell Firmly Attributed to Maple & Company of London The mahogany settee has the end arm supports carved with recumbent mermaids, terminating in Georgian style 'hairy paw feet', the centre legs carved with winged female herms, and the rear legs carved with acanthus leaves and conforming hairy paw feet; the seat rails carved with a running bead & reel design, and acanthus leaves; the top rail having a fine carved central medallion motif of Venus and Cupid, flanked with egg-and dart scrolls. Circa 1900 Dimensions: H: 40 in / 103 cm W: 84 in / 210 cm D: 33 in / 84 cm An identical settee previously with Butchoff is published in 'British Furniture 1820 to 1920' by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 501-502, illustrated figs 10.35-37.
  • Attributed to:
    Maple & Co. (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 83 in (210.82 cm)Depth: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 93661stDibs: LU954739340522
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