Diminutive Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Sofa

Description:

Diminutive Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Sofa, attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, c. 1800-10, arched cresting above concave arms continuing to reeded handholds on reeded swelled supports, and slightly bowed seat rail joining figured birch-inlaid blocks above vase- and ring-turned legs and raking rear legs with squared ends, ht. 36 1/2, seat ht. 18, lg. 67 in.
Furniture from a Salem, Massachusetts, Collection
Estimate $3,000-5,000

There is the beginnings of a separation in the upholstery on one arm. Two of the seat supports have been replaced.