Description:
American Upholstered Carved Walnut Seating Suite, attributed to John Jeliff, c. 1879, with burl walnut veneer, each with centralized female figural mask above blue upholstery with button tufted back section, arms with female figural head handholds, pendant aprons, on turned legs and caster feet, unmarked, including: one sofa, ht. 48 1/8, wd. 77, dp. 36; one chair, ht. 44 1/2, wd. 27 1/2, dp. 35; one chair ht. 40 1/2, wd. 25 1/2, dp. 28; one chair ht. 40 1/4, wd. 26, dp. 27 in.
Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate $2,000-4,000
Some overall wear typical with age and use including nicks, scuffs, abrasions, particularly to edges of carved framework and turned feet. Some carved elements have evidence of repair or restoration including centralized carved figural mask on settee and boss on apron of one chair, leg on one chair with repair. See photos.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.