20th century, benchmade by Frank Auspitz Furniture, York, Pennsylvania, exaggerated serpentine seatback, outswept scrolled arms, shell carved cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, custom damask upholstery by Ernest Lo Nano, New York, 40-1/2 x 72 x 31 in.

Provenance: Collection of Anne H. and Frederick Vogel III

Note: This sofa was made by Frank Auspitz of York, Pennsylvania, who restored several pieces of furniture for Henry Francis du Pont that are now held in the permanent collection of the Winterthur Museum. During the restoration, Auspitz made careful measurements and exact drawings of each piece, which were later used to make this custom reproduction sofa, possibly after the circa 1775-1780 example in the Winterthur collection (acc. 1958.0593). The upholstery of the present lot was also completed by the same esteemed interior design firm used by du Pont for upholstery and curtains at Winterthur, Ernest S. Lo Nano of New York.

Ref.: Winterthur Museum Collections, acc. 1958.0593, "Sofa." 

retains good structural integrity, upholstery with some minor discolorations and wear, corners have fraying and wear, legs with minor abrasions, other general wear from previous use