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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
20-Nov-2011
Lot No.
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Description:
An Australian cedar and upholstered sofa Tasmania, circa 1820, the rectangular padded back with square arm rests above a cushion seat with bolster cushions, raised on ring turned tapering legs, upholstered in agate 'Lelivre Damas Orion', 202 cm wide, 72 cm deep, 85 cm high. Note: stylistically this sofa shows, the influence of the popular English designs of Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Reference: A. Hepplewhite & Co., ', the Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers Guide, 3rd Edition, 1794. Thomas Sheraton, ', the Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers Drawing Book', 1793, Plate 23
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Furniture: Seating - Lounges, Settees and Suites