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A Federal Carved And Inlaid Mahogany Sofa
Estimate: $2,500-$5,000
Passed
Live Auction
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Description
A Federal Carved And Inlaid Mahogany Sofa
Possibly William Hook (1777-1869), Salem, Massachusetts, Circa 1810
with reeded and carved arm supports and front legs.
Height 33 x width 75 x depth 25 inches.
Condition
stable and sturdy, and nicely upholstered; refinished, but presents nicely overall; both front left and right-facing legs with repaired breaks, with some retouching and fill evident; repaired break to upper inner rear of left-facing center leg; some occasional scuffs, scrapes, or small chips to legs commensurate with age and use; old chip to back edge of back center leg; some age cracks to back legs; dust cover not removed to underside for examination
Provenance
Provenance:Property of a Massachusetts gentleman.