Elegant George III Hepplewhite mahogany sette / sofa; very well drawn in the French Hepplewhite manner. The moulded carved frame having a gently shaped camel back with curved ends, having downswept arms terminating in carved scrolled knuckles; on very shapely scroll supports. The padded upholstered seat with a serpentine front, having a curvaceous seat rail raised on shapely cabriole legs, terminating in carved acanthus leaf toes. The rear of the settee is equally well drawn having swept legs with similar carving, all terminating in original brass barrel castors. With a good rich colour and patina. Upholstered in recent years in usable condition in pink water silk having some fading and minor marks.
English circa 1780
Good condition
Dimensions (ins) 71 wide x 27 deep x 33.25 high, seat height 17
