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A rare Australian cedar and upholstered sofa after a George…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
20-Nov-2011
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Description:
A rare Australian cedar and upholstered sofa after a George Smith design, circa 1835, the curved upholstered back above padded arms with exposed Grecian style carved supports above an over stuffed seat, curved front rail and raised on turned and lobed feet with brass castors, upholstered in light green Pierre Frey 'Moire Princesse' fabric, 112 cm wide, 84 cm deep, 99 cm high. Reference: s: Australian furniture pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938, Kevin Fahy and Andrew Simpson, page 356, plate 368.G. Smith, the cabinet-maker's and Upholsterer's Guide, London 1826
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Category:
Furniture: Seating - Lounges, Settees and Suites