Sofa

Name/Title

Sofa

Entry/Object ID

F 61.9

Description

The square-back upholstered sofa has exposed mahogany framing the back. A projecting rectangular panel in the center of the crest is carved with drapery and a central tassel. The tops of the side arms are reeded and curve downward to meet a freestanding baluster-turned arm support carved with reeding and stylized leaves. Carved rosettes decorate the ends of the arms. The four front legs are turned and reeded and leaf carved. They terminate in square cuffs above turned and tapered feet. The four rear legs are square in section and flare backward. Three cherry cross braces reinforce the seat frame. Upholstered in reproduction wool moreen.

Category

Furniture

Acquisition

Accession

F 61.9

Source or Donor

Israel Sack, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 1960

Furniture Details

Furniture Type

Sofa/Settee

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1805 - 1815

Dimensions

Height

40 in

Width

79 in

Depth

25 in

Materials

Material

Mahogany, Cherry, Ash, Wool moreen upholstery

Material Notes

Mahogany, cherry [?] medial braces, ash rails, wool moreen upholstery

Provenance

Notes

Israel Sack, Inc., New York, NY