Austrian Bentwood Caned Birchwood Settee

Description:

Austrian Bentwood Caned Birchwood Settee, attributed to Mundus, Vienna, late 19th/early 20th century, serpentine crest and floriform caned back supports, open scrolling arms, kidney-shaped seat, on slightly splayed legs, bearing partial label to underside inscribed, "MUND/VIENNA/AUST," ht. 37 1/2, wd. 44, dp. 27 in.
Estimate $300-500

Age-typical wear includes surface nicks, scuffs, abrasions, rubbing, also with some repairs to legs and front left arm, re-caned. See photos.


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