Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 984
Salem Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
probably shop of Samuel McIntire, circa 1805, mahogany frame with leaf and rosette carved hand grips, on leaf and baluster carved arm supports, turned legs, red and white striped upholstery with loose seat cushion, 36-1/2 x 78 x 27 in.
Note: For related sofas with carving attributed to Samuel McIntire, see Dean Lahikainen, Samuel McIntire: Carving an American Style, pg. 72, 73, and 118. The illustrated sofas have nearly identical hand grips and arm supports.
Provenance: Duke Family Collection
Condition
visible frame in good condition with typical minor bumps and wear at edges including at hand grips, outer front legs with some later pinning, modern upholstery generally good (underside of seat exposed and frame appears to be in very good condition, upper part of frame not examined under upholstery)
