A Giltwood Sofa in the Louis XVI Manner
Dimensions: H: 42 in / 107 cm W: 52 in / 132 cm D: 25 in / 64 cm
Description
A Giltwood Sofa in the Louis XVI Manner
Constructed in a well carved gilt wood, with later velvet upholstery; rising from turned and tapering legs with toupie feet, the shaped front rails embellished with carved running Bellflower bands; the back of elliptical form, with conforming bellflower carving, having ‘lover’s bow’ knot to the crest, the side rails issuing carved arms, with scrolling terminals.
French, Circa 1870
