Fine Federal Upholstered Carved Mahogany Sofa

Fine Federal Upholstered Carved Mahogany Sofa, New York or Philadelphia, c. 1805-15, the scroll back with cresting carved with long leafy stems tied with a ribbon, flanked by acanthus leaves and rosette terminals continuing to scrolled arms carved in the same manner, on inward-scrolling carved supports, all on ring-turned reeded legs, ht. 36 3/4, wd. 78, dp. 30 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

The current underupholstery is affixed to a central support brace rail that runs perpendicular to the front and rear rails. It is hard to tell if there was ever a third leg at the center of the rear rail, but it is certainly possible that one leg was removed at some point.

There is a screw in the top of one arm to help repair a break. One front foot is particularly worn.

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