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Lot 1068

New York Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
possibly shop of Duncan Phyfe, 1805-1815, with ribbon tassel and drapery carved back, reeded scrolled arms with leaf carved supports, on reeded and turned legs with brass casters, 37 x 78 x 33 in.Note: Genealogy traces this family back to William and Susannah White, both passengers on the Mayflower.  A detailed genealogy will be provided upon purchase of this item., Provenance: The Miller White Willis Mott Moore Collection, New York

Condition

good condition overall, break and repair at one rear leg, patches at two rear feet, abrasions at back of crest rail (from contacting wall), minor wear to legs with some losses to lower turnings, distress at caster attachments (one with break at caster attachment, caster off but present)