American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Classical Carved Mahogany Scroll-arm Sofa, reportedly Jamaica, early 19th century, the serpentine crest centering a stylized sheaf of wheat flanked by rondels issuing acanthus carving, the arm fronts similarly carved, above a carved and paneled front rail centering grapes and grape leaves joining turned and spiral-carved legs, ht. 40, overall lg. 85 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
some minor evidence of old upholstery tack holes just visible at very edge of tacked upholstery. Spiral-carved elements of legs are hollowed out and glued on, and in some cases slightly loose. Minor scratching and wear, with no significant losses to carved elements.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
JamaicaStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.