Regency Stenciled and Ebonized Quadruple Chairback Settee, first quarter 19th century, each back section with a foliate-stenciled upper and lower rail bisected by a carved panel, extending to curved arms on turned supports, the bowed seat rail on shaped turned legs, now fitted with a loose cushion in apricot upholstery, h. 32", w. 71", d. 22".

The surface exhibits normal mars, wear and abrasions, most notably rubbing to the perimeter edges, and losses and wear to the painted surfaces. Some inpainting and over-painting to the polychromy. There is one broken strand to the caning on a section of the back. Caning in generally very good condition. Upholstery on the feather or down cushion exhibits scattered stains. Legs tight. There are casters on the three rear legs, and one corner front leg. The adjoining front leg is shimmed at its bottom, sized to allow the other legs to sit on the ground.