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Lot 3102
American Renaissance Revival Carved Sofa and Chairs
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1880, burl wood veneers, three pieces, including a tall back sofa in later plush green upholstery with high grade burl veneer panels, foliate carvings and incised decoration, the scrolled arms with figural carved caps, front turned and fluted legs (48.5 x 80 x 42 in., seat height 16 in.); together with a matching pair of parlor chairs with similar carvings and burl veneers, hip rails, with old (possibly original) drape mohair upholstery on front turned and fluted legs (40 x 23 x 19 in., seat height 16.5 in.), appears unmarked.

From the Collection of the late David and Happy Powell, Timmonsville, South Carolina

A nicely carved matched set.

Sofa with later upholstery having tears and staining; chairs with old upholstery having age appropriate wear and fading; the sofa lacking the rear crest rail wall protector and with scuffs at that area; overall good structurally sound condition.