Lot 114
  • 114

A George III mahogany sofa circa 1780

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • 106cm. high, 222cm. wide, 87cm. deep; 3ft. 5¾in., 7ft. 3½in., 2ft. 10¼in.
with later castors, losses

Provenance

Thomas Stapleton (d. 1821) for Carlton Hall and  thence by descent.

Literature

Catalogue of All the Furniture and Effects in Carlton Hall Selby, 1854, p. 104, listed in Her Ladyships Boudoir, south end of the wing leading from the bedroom.

Condition

This sofa is in `country house' condition. The upholstery which appears to be original is worn and faded but largely intact. The facings to the front out side legs are missing. Losses to facing and some possible replacements to the arms. The castors later and the legs have been cut top accomodate this. Worm holes to frames. Worm does not appear active but should be checked.
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