Property from a Savannah, GA Estate

Description:

Stained Beechwood Settee Attributed to Thomas Chippendale Junior, c.1780, the upholstered back, sides and seat within a beaded frame, the top rail later carved with a ribbon, the out scrolled armrest front with a flower head within a beaded surround, raised on tapering fluted legs ending in casters.

Measurements: Height: 36 in. x Width: 82 in. x Depth: of seat 25 in.

Good condition, formerly gilded or painted and now stained, the top rail now inset with a later central ribbon tied garland, scuffs and wear to arms, downswept support with age cracks to lower sections, traces of gesso or paint to crevasse of carving, center left leg bowed outwards. Please note that we do not guarantee the description of upholstery.

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