A carved wood and green painted sofa Empire, early 19th century

rosette pattern velvet upholstery with squab cushion, together with a Louis XIV style carved walnut sofa, 19th century, with floral gros point upholstery

Empire sofa: in reasonably good condition. overall with minor losses to the grey paint, minor losses to the extremities, left back leg restored. Louis XIV style sofa: in reasonably good condition, loose in joints, with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due age and use, gros point upholstery with minor restorations and some worn spots.
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