Federal Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Camel-back Sofa

Description:

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Camel-back Sofa, America, early 19th century, the shaped cresting with stringing and a central inlaid eagle medallion, joining scrolled arms ending inlaid paterae, continuing to a serpentine seat frame and skirt terminating in bellflower-inlaid square tapering legs, ht. 34, wd. 70 1/4, dp. 27 in.
Estimate $500-700

may be composed of antique elements, or at the very least, embellished with inlay at a later time. There does appear to be some age and tack history on the sofa, as well as separation and loss at the joints of the stiles and scrolled arms and stringing loss.


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